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evidence

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/ˈɛvɪdəns/ · ev-i-dence

The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.

Meanings

nounformal

The available body of facts or information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid.

وہ دستیاب حقائق یا معلومات جو یہ بتاتی ہیں کہ کوئی عقیدہ یا نظریہ صحیح ہے یا درست۔

شواہد

shawaahid

Synonyms

testimonyproofindicationگواہیثبوتشواہد

Antonyms

doubtuncertaintyambiguityشکغیر یقینیابہام

Common Collocations

  • strong evidence
  • material evidence
  • circumstantial evidence

Example Sentences

There was enough evidence to convict the defendant.

مجرم کو سزا دینے کے لیے کافی شواہد موجود تھے۔

Mujrim ko saza dene ke liye kafi shawaahid maujood the.

The scientist provided evidence for his hypothesis.

سائنسدان نے اپنی قیاس کے لیے شواہد فراہم کیے۔

Scientist ne apni qiyaas ke liye shawaahid faraham kiye.

The evidence was clear and convincing.

شواہد واضح اور قائل کرنے والے تھے۔

Shawaahid wazeh aur qail karne wale the.

Easily Confused With

supposition:Supposition refers to an assumed idea or theory, while evidence refers to factual data that supports or refutes that idea.

Word Family

evident
adjectiveظاہر
evidently
adverbظاہر طور پر

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'evidence' as 'clear signs of truth' to reinforce its meaning.

Picture a courtroom where evidence is presented to establish the truth.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محبت میں نہیں ہے فرق جینے اور مرنے کا اسی کو دیکھ کر جیتے ہیں، جسے دیکھ کر مر جائیں

Mohabbat mein nahin hai farq jeene aur marne ka Usi ko dekh kar jeete hain, jise dekh kar mar jayein

In love, there is no difference between living and dying; We live by seeing the beloved, by whom we could die.

Mirza Ghalib, Unverified

* Poetry attribution is AI-generated and may require verification.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

دیکھے بغیر یقین نہ کرو

Dekhe baghair yaqeen na karo

Do not believe without seeing.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "evidentia" — clarity, obviousness

First known use: 14th century

The word 'evidence' evolved from the Old French word 'evidente' and entered Middle English as 'evidence'. Its meaning has remained focused on the theme of clarity and proof throughout its history.