strong evidence or the strong evidence

[chryseis]

I have a question of the usage of definite article.

the fact is used as strong evidence for the theory

Is it necessary to add the before "strong evidence"?

Thanks for your help!

 

[noahgray314]

No, it's not. "...the fact is used as strong evidence for the theory" is a perfectly legitimate thing to say.

 

[cropje_jnr]

Furthermore, it's far more idiomatic without the article, at least as far as we can judge without further context.