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Evidence vs. Proof
Evidence
/ˈɛvɪd(ə)ns/Examples:
"There was a certain amount of feeling evidenced against Dr. Quentin.If not, at least there would be evidence of a struggle.We must remember that when we consider her medical evidence.'
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Proof
/pruːf/Examples:
In Dahlem Rosbaud passed along the galley proofs.'There is no proof that this letter was written to me.'Otherwise we have no proof against you at all.
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- Proof is a definitive result that confirms a fact, whereas evidence indicates a possibility or supports a hypothesis.
- Proof is often used in mathematical, logical, or legal contexts where certainty is required.
- Evidence can be pieces of information, data, or signals that help to answer a question or solve a problem, but may not be conclusive on their own.
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