evidence
/ˈevɪdəns/noun
उच्चारण एविडन्स
सबूत, प्रमाण, साक्ष्य
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the facts, signs or objects that make you believe that something is true
सबूत, प्रमाण, साक्ष्य
- There is no evidence that he was present.
- The police found evidence of a struggle.
- The lawyer produced new evidence to support her claim.
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- There is little evidence that the medicine works.
- Scientists found evidence of water on the planet.
- Fingerprints were the main evidence against the thief.
Synonyms proof confirmation testimony
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
evidence (uncountable)
'Evidence' has no plural and no article 'a/an'. To count it, use 'a piece of evidence' or 'an item of evidence'.
'Evidence' का plural नहीं होता और इसके साथ 'a/an' नहीं लगता। गिनने के लिए 'a piece of evidence' या 'an item of evidence' कहिए।
- There is no evidence of cheating.
- The police found a vital piece of evidence.
evidence of / for / that-clause
'Evidence of' names what is shown. 'Evidence for' supports a theory. A that-clause states the fact it points to.
'Evidence of' बताता है कि क्या दर्शाया गया है। 'Evidence for' किसी सिद्धांत का समर्थन करता है। That-clause उस तथ्य को बताती है जिस ओर वह संकेत करता है।
- There is evidence of damage to the bridge.
- The evidence suggests that he is innocent.
give evidence / in evidence
'Give evidence' means to make a statement in court. 'In evidence' means clearly visible.
'Give evidence' का अर्थ अदालत में बयान देना है। 'In evidence' का अर्थ स्पष्ट दिखाई देना है।
- The witness gave evidence against the thief.
- Police were much in evidence at the fair.
evidence (verb), evident, evidently
'Evident' is the adjective and 'evidently' the adverb. The verb 'evidence' is formal and means to show.
'Evident' adjective है और 'evidently' adverb। Verb 'evidence' औपचारिक है और इसका अर्थ दर्शाना है।
- It was evident that she was tired.
- Evidently, the train was late.
+Collocations 4
adjective + evidence
clearstrongsolidcircumstantialmedicalscientific
- The case rests on circumstantial evidence.
'Circumstantial evidence' परिस्थितिजन्य साक्ष्य है।
verb + evidence
collectproducedestroyexaminepresenttamper with
- The lawyer produced new evidence in court.
'Tamper with evidence' का अर्थ साक्ष्य से छेड़छाड़ करना है।
evidence + noun
roombasegap
- The weapon was sent to the evidence room.
यह compound noun का प्रयोग है।
lack / absence of evidence
lack ofabsence ofbody ofshred of
- The case failed for lack of evidence.
'Lack of evidence' का अर्थ साक्ष्य का अभाव है।
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- Scientists found evidence of water on the planet.
वैज्ञानिकों को उस ग्रह पर जल के प्रमाण मिले।
- There was not enough evidence to arrest him.
उसे गिरफ़्तार करने के लिए पर्याप्त प्रमाण नहीं थे।
- Radhika's marks are evidence of her hard work.
राधिका के अंक उसकी कड़ी मेहनत के प्रमाण हैं।
- The evidence was placed before the judge.
साक्ष्य न्यायाधीश के समक्ष रखे गए।
- All the evidence points to a short circuit as the cause.
सभी साक्ष्य कारण के रूप में शॉर्ट सर्किट की ओर संकेत करते हैं।
!Common mistakes 3
✗ The police found many evidences.
✓ The police found a lot of evidence.
'Evidence' is uncountable, so it has no plural form and cannot take 'many'.
'Evidence' uncountable है, इसलिए इसका plural नहीं बनता और 'many' नहीं लगता।
✗ There is an evidence against him.
✓ There is evidence against him.
No article 'an' is used with an uncountable noun like 'evidence'.
'Evidence' जैसे uncountable noun के साथ article 'an' नहीं लगता।
✗ The evidences were strong.
✓ The evidence was strong.
Use the singular verb with 'evidence'; the word never takes -s.
'Evidence' के साथ singular verb आती है; इस शब्द में -s कभी नहीं लगता।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These nouns all support a claim, but they differ in completeness and source.
ये सभी nouns किसी दावे का समर्थन करते हैं, पर पूर्णता और स्रोत में भिन्न हैं।
Facts or signs that make you believe something is true.
ऐसे तथ्य या संकेत जिनसे किसी बात के सच होने का विश्वास होता है।
- Evidence of theft.
Complete evidence that settles a matter beyond doubt.
ऐसा पूर्ण प्रमाण जो बात को संदेह से परे निश्चित कर दे।
- Proof of age.
A formal spoken statement by a witness, usually in court.
गवाह द्वारा, प्रायः अदालत में, दिया गया औपचारिक मौखिक कथन।
- Her testimony helped the case.
¶Idioms 1
(be) in evidence
present and clearly seen
नज़र आना, मौजूद होना
- Police were very much in evidence during the match.
- Her talent was in evidence from a young age.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
?Which word?
evidence is uncountable
Say a piece of evidence or some evidence, never 'an evidence' or 'evidences'. It takes a singular verb: 'The evidence is clear.'
Evidence uncountable है, इसलिए 'a piece of evidence' या 'some evidence' कहिए, 'an evidence' या 'evidences' नहीं। इसके साथ singular verb आता है, जैसे 'The evidence is clear'।
§Grammar and usage
'evidences' and 'an evidence' are wrong.
'evidences' और 'an evidence' गलत हैं।
Evidence of a crime, evidence for a theory.
'evidence of a crime' और 'evidence for a theory' आता है।