1ev·i·dence 
/ˈɛvədəns/ noun
plural ev·i·denc·es /ˈɛvədəns/ noun 1 a [noncount] : something which shows that something else exists or is true
▪ There is no evidence that these devices actually work. ▪ He has been unable to find evidence to support his theory. ▪ She first showed/gave evidence of her abilities [=she first showed her abilities] at an early age. ▪ Investigators could find no evidence linking him to the crime. ▪ He denies that he was involved, despite (abundant/ample) evidence to the contrary. [=despite evidence indicating that he was involved]
b [count] chiefly US, somewhat formal : a visible sign of something — usually plural ▪ They found many evidences of neglect. 2 [noncount] : material that is presented to a court of law to help find the truth about something
▪ The jury had a great deal of evidence to sort through before reaching a verdict. ▪ There is not a scrap/shred of evidence in her favor. ▪ circumstantial evidence ▪ Anything you say may be used as/in evidence against you. ▪ The letter was admitted in evidence. = (chiefly US) The letter was admitted into evidence. [=the letter was accepted by the court as evidence] ▪ You may be asked to give evidence [=testify] at the trial. — see also state's evidence
▪ There is no evidence that these devices actually work. ▪ He has been unable to find evidence to support his theory. ▪ She first showed/gave evidence of her abilities [=she first showed her abilities] at an early age. ▪ Investigators could find no evidence linking him to the crime. ▪ He denies that he was involved, despite (abundant/ample) evidence to the contrary. [=despite evidence indicating that he was involved]
b [count] chiefly US, somewhat formal : a visible sign of something — usually plural ▪ They found many evidences of neglect.
▪ The jury had a great deal of evidence to sort through before reaching a verdict. ▪ There is not a scrap/shred of evidence in her favor. ▪ circumstantial evidence ▪ Anything you say may be used as/in evidence against you. ▪ The letter was admitted in evidence. = (chiefly US) The letter was admitted into evidence. [=the letter was accepted by the court as evidence] ▪ You may be asked to give evidence [=testify] at the trial. — see also state's evidence
in evidence
: easily seen
▪ Her charm was very much in evidence throughout the meeting. ▪ Their former confidence is now nowhere in evidence. [=nowhere to be seen, entirely absent]
▪ Her charm was very much in evidence throughout the meeting. ▪ Their former confidence is now nowhere in evidence. [=nowhere to be seen, entirely absent]
