further evidence

[ˈfɜːðər ˈɛvɪdəns]
noun phrase
mais evidências
1. additional proof or facts that support or corroborate a claim, argument, or conclusion
The discovery of the fossil provides further evidence of evolution.
A descoberta do fóssil fornece mais evidências da evolução.
2. supplementary documentation or testimony that strengthens an existing case or theory
Further evidence was needed to convict the defendant.
Mais evidências eram necessárias para condenar o acusado.
3. additional information that confirms or validates a previous finding or hypothesis
Recent studies provide further evidence that exercise improves mental health.
Estudos recentes fornecem mais evidências de que o exercício melhora a saúde mental.
This phrase is commonly used in legal, scientific, and academic contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. In Brazil, 'mais provas' is frequently used in legal settings, while 'mais evidências' is preferred in scientific discourse. In Portugal, 'provas' tends to be the dominant term across contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
additional evidencemore proofsupplementary proofcorroborating evidencesupporting evidence
Antonyms / Antônimos
lack of evidencecontradictiondisproofrefutation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mais evidências
most common and neutral usage
São Paulo
mais evidências; mais provas
'provas' is commonly used in legal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
mais evidências
standard usage, similar to general Brazilian
Portugal
mais provas; mais evidências
'provas' is more frequently used than in Brazil

Related Words

evidenceprooftestimonydocumentationcorroboration

Related Idioms & Phrases

mounting evidence
preponderance of evidence
beyond a shadow of a doubt
smoking gun
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