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Introduce support
Point to an observation that supports a claim.
Example
Trade expanded, as evidenced by the larger harbour warehouses.
as evidenced by
/æz ˈɛvɪdənst baɪ/ · az EV-ih-denst byevidence phrase
As shown or supported by the evidence that follows.
Use as evidenced by to signal this exact relationship between ideas: as shown or supported by the evidence that follows.
What as evidenced by Really Means
The word becomes easier to use when its closely related senses are separated and compared.
2
Identify a sign
Name a visible indicator of an underlying pattern.
Example
The habitat is recovering, as evidenced by returning bird species.
3
Connect inference to data
Show what evidence motivates an interpretation.
Example
Attendance improved, as evidenced by the monthly records.
Use as evidenced by Naturally
Notice how the surrounding noun or clause reveals the exact shade of meaning.
Trade expanded, as evidenced by the larger harbour warehouses.
The habitat is recovering, as evidenced by returning bird species.
Attendance improved, as evidenced by the monthly records.
Precision Matters
As evidenced by overlaps with several common words, but each carries a different emphasis.
as evidenced by
vs.Signals as shown or supported by the evidence that follows.
as demonstrated by
Means as proved or clearly established by the evidence that follows.
as evidenced by
vs.Signals as shown or supported by the evidence that follows.
as illustrated by
Means as shown through the example that follows.
as evidenced by
vs.Signals as shown or supported by the evidence that follows.
manifestation
Means an observable sign, expression, or form of something underlying.
as evidenced by
vs.Signals as shown or supported by the evidence that follows.
as a result
Means because of what preceded; introduces a consequence.
Test as evidenced by in Context
The returning species provide observable support for the recovery claim.
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The wetland is recovering, ___ the return of three bird species absent for decades.