ATLAS OF LANGUAGE

AT-CORE-238-038 · ATLAS 251

Evidence

The degree to which a claim is supported by proof or compelling grounds.

Explanation

The degree to which a claim is supported by proof or compelling grounds. It shifts attention from mere belief to reasons and proof.

Example

Three independent measurements support the same finding.

Counterexample

Merely mentioning “Evidence” without the described function is not a sufficient example.

Distinction

Do not equate it with a narrower subtype or a merely adjacent concept; the defining function is decisive.

Effect on thought and perception

It shifts attention from mere belief to reasons and proof.

Resonance

In the atlas, Evidence forms a node joined by 3 previously unresolved reference lines.

Etymology

Technical core term; individual etymological review pending

Provenance

Unresolved relation network → core-concept review → Metzler/HWRh cross-check → ATLAS 238

Cite this entry

Reich, Michael (Hrsg./ed.): „Evidence“. Atlas der Sprache, AT-CORE-238-038. ATLAS 251, data model 1.6.0. https://atlasoflanguage.com/concept/AT-CORE-238-038

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