How would you define "evidence" in contrast with "proof"?

Answer 1

You can have evidence without proof, but you cant have proof without evidence!

Answer 2

Evidence is the results of an observation or experiment. Proof is evidence that makes a hypothesis true or false. Hypothesis is the building block of a theory.

Answer 3

Evidence:1 a : an outward sign : INDICATION b : something that furnishes proof : TESTIMONY; specifically : something legally submitted to a tribunal to ascertain the truth of a matter
2 : one who bears witness

Proof: the cogency of evidence that compels acceptance by the mind of a truth or a fact b : the process or an instance of establishing the validity of a statement especially by derivation from other statements in accordance with principles of reasoning

Answer 4

proof leaves no doubts

it can become a game of chess making evidence into proof.

circumstantial evidence leaves doubt, but coroberating evidence confirms proof.

Answer 5

Evidence is something that provides an argument in favour of a particular viewpoint.

Proof is conclusive evidence i.e. an argument with 100% certainty.

Answer 6

Evidence is a supporting fact.

Proof is adequate evidence to meet the required standard.

Answer 7

There can be evidence that I have been around since atleast 1985.....That does not necessarilly mean that there is proof that I was born in 1983.

Answer 8

A preponderance of significant evidence is what leads to proof.

Answer 9

enough evidence leads to proof

Answer 10

Evidence is proof.
Unless it's circumstantial evidence.