Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
corroborating evidence
noun
/kəˈrɒbəreɪtɪŋ ˈɛvɪdəns/
Definition
Evidence that confirms or supports a statement, theory, or finding.
Examples
- In court, the judge required corroborating evidence to support the witness’s testimony.
- The scientist presented corroborating evidence from multiple studies to validate her research findings.
- To make the case more persuasive, the lawyer sought corroborating evidence from independent sources.
Meaning
Corroborating evidence is used to strengthen the validity of a claim by providing additional proof that aligns with the original assertion.
Synonyms
- supporting evidence
- confirmatory evidence
- additional proof
- validation
- verification
