Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

probative

adjective

/ˈproʊ.bə.tɪv/

Definition

Having the effect of proving something; providing evidence.

Examples

The witness provided probative information that significantly impacted the trial.
In her research, she presented probative data to support her conclusions.
The lawyer argued that the documents were probative and relevant to the case.

Meaning

The term ‘probative’ refers to the ability of a piece of evidence to help establish the truth of a matter. It is often used in legal and investigative contexts to indicate that a fact has the potential to influence a judgment or decision.