corroboration
|cor-rob-o-ra-tion|
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/kəˌrɑbəˈreɪʃən/
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/kəˌrɒbəˈreɪʃ(ə)n/
making stronger; providing support
Etymology
'corroboration' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'corroboratio', where 'corroborare' meant 'to strengthen' (from 'com-' meaning 'together' + 'robur' meaning 'strength').
'corroboration' changed from the Late Latin word 'corroboratio' and entered English via Old French/Medieval Latin forms, eventually becoming the modern English word 'corroboration'.
Initially, it meant 'the act of making strong or strengthening,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'confirmation or supporting evidence.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
evidence or information that confirms or supports a statement, theory, or finding.
The lawyer presented corroboration from several witnesses to strengthen the case.
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Noun 2
the act or process of corroborating; the state of being corroborated or made more certain.
Corroboration of the data increased the researchers' confidence in their conclusions.
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Last updated: 2025/11/03 10:49