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Empirical
/ɪmˈpɪr.ɪ.kəl/
· adjective
What does "Empirical" mean?
Based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experiment rather than theory or pure logic.
Example sentences
1
We need empirical latency data from production before deciding to refactor the caching layer.
2
Her hypothesis was supported by extensive empirical evidence from user telemetry.
3
Don't rely on gut feelings when empirical A/B test results are readily available.
Common mistake
Opposite of 'theoretical' or 'anecdotal'. Always pairs with words like evidence, data, research, or observations.