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evidence

ev·i·dence [ évvid'nss ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. sign or proof: something that gives a sign or proof of the existence or truth of something, or that helps somebody to come to a particular conclusion
There is no evidence that the disease is related to diet.

2. proof of guilt: the objects or information used to prove or suggest the guilt of somebody accused of a crime
The police have no evidence.

3. statements of witnesses: the oral or written statements of witnesses and other people involved in a trial or official inquiry



transitive verb  (past and past participle ev·i·denced, present participle ev·i·denc·ing, 3rd person present singular ev·i·denc·es)
Definition:
 
demonstrate or prove: to demonstrate or prove something ( usually passive )
Their unwillingness to participate is evidenced by their failure to contact us.

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