substantiating

verb form (the -ing form of «substantiate»: substantiate, substantiates, substantiated, substantiating); adjective (substantiating evidence)

«substantiating» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

Substantiating means proving that something is true by giving facts or evidence (formal). tree →
As an adjective, substantiating describes evidence or facts that support a claim (formal). tree →

In the lessons

This is the stiff exam and law voice; in everyday speech people say «proving», «backing up» or «supporting». In science, substantiating a claim means showing data that supports it. In law, a claim needs substantiating evidence. Phrases: substantiating evidence, substantiating a claim.

Examples

The scientist is substantiating her idea with careful tests. tree →
The police need substantiating evidence before they arrest anyone. tree →
He had trouble substantiating his story. tree →
Substantiating a rumour means checking the facts. tree →
Your essay should include substantiating examples. tree →
The detective spent a week substantiating the witness's claims. tree →

Note

Formal word. Base verb: substantiate; noun: substantiation. The opposite idea is «unsubstantiated» (not proved). Plain words: prove, support, back up.

On Mova

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