empirically

adverb

em·​pir·​i·​cal·​ly im-ˈpir-i-k(ə-)lē 

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: in an empirical manner : with a basis in or reliance on information obtained through observation, experiment, or experience

a theory that has not yet been tested empirically

… using Tycho Brahe's most exhaustive astronomical observations in history, Kepler had empirically demonstrated that the planets orbit elliptically.

—Charles Krauthammer

The statistical models were flawed, the defense maintained, noting that none had been empirically tested.

—Simon Cole

Examples of empirically in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The goal here is to grade contracts empirically, with the same context being applied to each player across the league: How much value does each player bring to the table per year and over the life of the contract. —Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 16 July 2024

But veteran analysts note that the US economy’s long-term strength has empirically transcended any single election or administration. —Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024

Putting things together, either conceptually or empirically. —Janna Levin, Quanta Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024

This would be a weird case however, as what are the chances that this is not only a bug, but a bug focused on the one, empirically best perk combination the grenade launcher has? —Paul Tassi, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above