Definition
Evidence Engine
The Evidence Engine is the architecture layer that verifies, links, and presents supporting evidence for an answer.
What is
Evidence Engine
The Evidence Engine is the part of the Knowledge Intelligence pipeline that connects an answer back to its approved source material. It packages citations, evidence modules, source references, and supporting excerpts so a user can inspect how the response was grounded.
EXAMPLE
Use Cases
- Show clause citations
- Expose source excerpts
- Provide traceability into a standard
- Support audit-ready answers
Evidence Engine
DEFINITION SNAPSHOt
Category
AI & Trust Concepts
Subcategory
Trust Architecture
Definition Status
Approved
Version
v2.0
Last Updated
March 31, 2026
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Definition