Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
first-hand evidence
noun
/ˈfɜrst hænd ˈɛvɪdəns/
Definition
Information or proof that is derived from direct personal experience or observation.
Examples
- The witness provided first-hand evidence of the accident, describing exactly what they saw.
- Researchers valued her first-hand evidence when analyzing the effects of the new policy.
- His report was filled with first-hand evidence from interviews with participants.
Meaning
First-hand evidence refers to data or information obtained directly from the source rather than from someone else’s account or reporting. It is often considered more reliable because it comes straight from the individual who experienced or witnessed the event.
Synonyms
- direct evidence
- original evidence
- primary evidence
