B2 one or more reasons for believing that something is or is not true:
[ + to infinitive ] There is no scientific evidence to suggest that underwater births are dangerous.
[ + that ] Is there any scientific evidence that a person's character is reflected in their handwriting?
There is only circumstantial evidence against her, so she is unlikely to be convicted.
Campaigners now have compelling documentary evidence of the human rights abuses that they had been alleging for several years.
Fresh evidence suggests that the statement had been fabricated.
The traces of petrol found on his clothing provided the forensic evidence proving that he had started the fire deliberately.
All the evidence points to a substantial rise in traffic over the next few years.
More examples
- The jury heard conflicting evidence from three different witnesses.
- For a long time it was thought to be a harmless substance, but we now have evidence to the contrary.
- She was charged with giving false evidence in court.
- There is abundant evidence that cars have a harmful effect on the environment.
- The police believe he is the thief, but all the evidence suggests otherwise .
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
evidenced
adjective uk
/ˈev.ɪ.dənst/ us
/ˈev.ə.dənst/ mainly US
His desire to win an Olympic medal is evidenced by his performances throughout this season.
