Empirical
Definition
(adj) Based on observation or experience rather than theory
Examples
“The research was empirical, grounded in data collected from real-world experiments.”
“I want empirical proof before I buy it.”
“Her empirical notes from the clinic changed my mind.”
“Empirical evidence beat my gut feeling this time.”
“We spent Friday morning gathering empirical data at the dock in Liverpool.”
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Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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