definition of
evidence

[1] #1 evidence n. [grounds] your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief; "the evidence that smoking causes lung cancer is very compelling". wn

[2] #2 evidence n. an indication that makes something evident; "his trembling was evidence of his fear". wn

[3] #3 evidence v. [attest, certify, manifest, demonstrate] provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes; "His high fever attested to his illness"; "The buildings in Rome manifest a high level of architectural sophistication"; "This decision demonstrates his sen. wn

[4] #4 evidence n. (law) all the means by which any alleged matter of fact whose truth is investigated at judicial trial is established or disproved. wn

[5] #5 evidence v. [testify, bear witness, prove, show] provide evidence for; "The blood test showed that he was the father"; "Her behavior testified to her incompetence". wn