corroboration

Everyday

(formal) Corroboration is extra evidence or information that shows that a statement or idea is true. tree →

In the lessons

Used in law, detective stories, journalism and science: a good reporter or scientist looks for corroboration before believing a claim. In lessons about checking news online, corroboration means finding the same fact in other reliable sources. Phrases: «without corroboration», «independent corroboration», «in corroboration of».

Examples

• The witness's story needed corroboration from another person. tree →
• The detective found a receipt in corroboration of the alibi. tree →
• Without corroboration, the rumour should not be shared. tree →
• The photo provided corroboration that the comet was real. tree →
• Scientists repeated the test to get corroboration of the result. tree →
• Check two good sources for corroboration before you believe a claim online. tree →

Note

Verb: corroborate (to support with evidence). Uncountable. Simpler words: proof, support, confirmation. Corroboration supports a claim but does not always prove it completely.