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evidence vs testimony

testimony vs evidence

evidence and testimony both are nouns.

evidence is a verb but testimony is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
evidence Yes No Yes No
testimony Yes No No No
As nouns, testimony is a hyponym of evidence; that is, testimony is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than evidence:
  • evidence: (law) all the means by which any alleged matter of fact whose truth is investigated at judicial trial is established or disproved
  • testimony: a solemn statement made under oath
Other hyponyms of evidence include exhibit, corpus delicti, direct evidence, circumstantial evidence, indirect evidence, corroborating evidence, hearsay evidence, state's evidence, counter-evidence, counterevidence.
As nouns, testimony is a hyponym of evidence; that is, testimony is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than evidence:
  • evidence: an indication that makes something evident
  • testimony: something that serves as evidence
Other hyponyms of evidence include smoking gun, clew, clue, cue, footprint evidence, record, testimonial, argument, statement, attestation, identification.
evidence (noun) testimony (noun)
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief a solemn statement made under oath
(law) all the means by which any alleged matter of fact whose truth is investigated at judicial trial is established or disproved an assertion offering firsthand authentication of a fact
an indication that makes something evident something that serves as evidence
evidence (verb) testimony (verb)
provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes
provide evidence for
give evidence
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