observed evidence

Definitions

Information or data gathered through direct sensory perception or scientific measurement.

Facts or physical traces that have been witnessed or recorded to support a claim or hypothesis.

Examples

The scientists carefully documented the observed evidence to support their new hypothesis.

Based on the observed evidence, the investigators concluded that the fire was caused by an electrical fault.

Synonyms

empirical data verified facts documented proof witnessed occurrences observed phenomena

Antonyms

unsubstantiated claims theoretical conjecture pure speculation baseless assumptions unverified hearsay