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corroborating

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Corroborating (adj) means providing supporting evidence for a claim. Example: “Detectives searched for corroborating evidence at the scene.”

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Providing supporting evidence for a claim.
"Detectives searched for corroborating evidence at the scene."

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In plain EnglishBacking up or supporting another piece of evidence.

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corroborating evidence corroborating testimony
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What does “corroborating” mean?
The word “corroborating” means providing supporting evidence for a claim. In plain terms, backing up or supporting another piece of evidence.
How do you use “corroborating” in a sentence?
Here is “corroborating” used in a sentence: “Detectives searched for corroborating evidence at the scene.”
What part of speech is “corroborating”?
“Corroborating” is an adjective.
What is the meaning of corroborating?
"corroborating" (adj) means providing supporting evidence for a claim.