corroborating evidence
noun · n
Simple meaning
Additional evidence or evidence of different kind that supports a proof already offered in a proceeding.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
kerahberaytihnguhvuhduhnsSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
kɚˈɑbɚeɪtɪŋɛvədəns
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) is a standard way of writing speech sounds.
Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
Additional evidence or evidence of different kind that supports a proof already offered in a proceeding
n
Corroborating evidence, also referred to as corroboration, is a type of evidence in lawful command.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Additional evidence or evidence of different kind that supports a proof already offered in a proceeding
Used this way, corroborating evidence is a specialist word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It turns up most in technical or specialist writing contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Specialist/technical
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Specialized
- Connotation
- Kind and considerate
- Usage feel
- Clinical and detached
Where it naturally appears
- Technical/specialist writing
Usage note
In general conversation this sense usually needs explaining — outside its field, people reach for a plainer word.
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