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empirical

Description:

The term "empirical" refers to information or knowledge that is obtained through observation, experience, or experimentation rather than relying solely on theoretical or abstract reasoning. It is based on practical evidence rather than pure speculation.

Parts of Speech:

• Adjective: empirical
• Noun: empiricism
• Adverb: empirically

Senses and Usages:

Adjective:

1. Based on or derived from observation and experiment.

Example sentence: The scientists conducted empirical research to validate their hypothesis.

2. Relying on practical experience rather than theory.

Example sentence: As a seasoned detective, she made empirical judgments based on her years of experience in the field.

Noun:

1. The theory that all knowledge is derived from experience.

Example sentence: John Locke was a proponent of empiricism and believed that humans acquire knowledge through sensory experiences.

Adverb:

1. In a way that is based on or derived from observation and experiment.

Example sentence: The data was empirically analyzed before reaching a conclusion.

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