evidence / obviousness
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evidence
Proof or a body of facts that support or refute an assumption or theory. The term is often used in scientific, legal, or medical contexts.
Die Studie liefert klare Evidenz für die Wirksamkeit der neuen Behandlungsmethode.
The study provides clear evidence for the effectiveness of the new treatment method.
obviousness
The quality of being immediately evident and clear and understandable without further proof.
Die Evidenz seiner Argumentation war so stark, dass niemand widersprach.
The obviousness of his argument was so strong that no one objected.
Be careful: 'Evidenz' (evidence) is not a general synonym for the English word 'evidence'. In German, 'Evidenz' is a technical term from science and philosophy and is not used for everyday proof or clues.
Die wissenschaftliche Evidenz für diese These ist noch schwach.
The scientific evidence for this thesis is still weak.
This meaning of 'Evidenz' (evidence) clearly belongs to technical and scientific language. It is used mainly in academic, medical, or legal discussions to describe a body of empirical evidence.
Für die neue Therapie gibt es bisher keine ausreichende klinische Evidenz.
So far, there is no sufficient clinical evidence for the new therapy.
When 'Evidenz' (evidence) is used as a basis for proof, it often appears with the preposition 'für' (for) and an accusative object. People speak of 'Evidenz für etwas' (evidence for something).
Die Forscher suchen nach Evidenz für Leben auf anderen Planeten.
The researchers are looking for evidence of life on other planets.
The meaning 'Offensichtlichkeit' (obviousness) is very rare and more philosophical or formal/educated in style. In normal everyday usage, you will hardly encounter this use.
Die Evidenz dieser logischen Schlussfolgerung überzeugte alle.
The obviousness of this logical conclusion convinced everyone.
proof / evidence
Beweis normally confirms a claim conclusively, whereas Evidenz supports an assumption with facts or can also speak against it. Use Beweis for decisive confirmation and Evidenz when the facts initially support a conclusion.
Die ersten Messungen lieferten Evidenz für die Richtigkeit der Theorie.
The initial measurements provided evidence that the theory was correct.
Die wiederholten Messungen lieferten einen Beweis für die Richtigkeit der Theorie.
The repeated measurements provided proof of the theory's accuracy.
