Meaning
Pertaining to knowledge acquired through observation, experimentation, and experience rather than theory or pure logic; often used in the context of scientific research to emphasize the importance of data-driven evidence in forming conclusions or validati
💡 While "empirical" is often associated with the sciences, it can also apply to social sciences; however, it is important to distinguish between empirical data and anecdotal evidence, as the latter lacks systematic verification.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Mira
set
up
three
containers
on
her
windowsill
to
test
whether
more
frequent
watering
would
improve
the
young
basil's
growth
.
Each
morning
she
took
precise
measurements
of
height
and
leaf
count
,
keeping
the
conditions
as
consistent
as
possible
.
After
two
weeks
she
compiled
the
results
in
a
simple
table
and
looked
for
any
clear
pattern
.
Rather
than
trusting
her
initial
guess
,
she
preferred
to
rely
on
empirical
data
to
validate
the
best
schedule
.
The
numbers
showed
modest
gains
with
daily
watering
but
also
revealed
that
overwatering
caused
some
discoloration
,
so
she
adjusted
the
routine
.
By
the
end
of
the
month
she
felt
confident
that
her
revised
methodology
produced
healthier
plants
,
and
she
wrote
a
short
note
summarizing
the
practical
conclusions
.
Common Phrases
empirical evidence
empirical research
empirical approach
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