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also empiric
1
as in observational
based on observation or experience
guidelines for raising children that are based on empirical evidence
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2
as in demonstrable
capable of being proven as true or real
a philosopher who does not regard "God exists" as an empirical statement
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Recent Examples of empirical
However, scientists are developing tools that more precisely predict life expectancy based upon empirical indicators, such as mutation rates, blood biomarkers, telomere length and DNA methylation patterns that measure how your body is aging at a cellular level.
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David A. Brenner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2025
But those charges of bias rarely survive empirical scrutiny.
—Stephanie A, The Conversation, 21 July 2025
This line of thinking would make sense with the results from the very first empirical test of TLR in a chimaera species, Callorhinchus milii, also known as the elephant fish.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
And the empirical evidence may be showing that markets, like everything else, can become so conditioned to chaos that all the old rules no longer apply.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 17 July 2025
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David A. Brenner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2025
But those charges of bias rarely survive empirical scrutiny.
—Stephanie A, The Conversation, 21 July 2025
This line of thinking would make sense with the results from the very first empirical test of TLR in a chimaera species, Callorhinchus milii, also known as the elephant fish.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
And the empirical evidence may be showing that markets, like everything else, can become so conditioned to chaos that all the old rules no longer apply.
—Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for empirical
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Organizations with demonstrable incident response gain faster market access and elevated trust with partners and regulators.—
Dan Sorensen,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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On track for 2030 Thus, China's space program is making demonstrable progress in all three of the major elements of its lunar program: the large rocket to launch a crew spacecraft, which will carry humans to lunar orbit, plus the lander that will take astronauts down to the surface and back.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
18 Aug. 2025
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This leads to faster and more objective forecasting.—
Judith Magyar,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Approaches should be used to establish unbiased, objective, fair districts, such as excluding party affiliation, race, and national origin from criteria.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Aug. 2025
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David Becker, executive director of the nonprofit Center for Election Innovation and Research, which works with election officials of both parties to ensure secure elections, said ballots are the most verifiable and recountable in history with only Louisiana not voting on paper.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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These are cryptographically verifiable receipts of where, when, and how an image was captured.—
Gary Weinstein,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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The practice of verifying every access attempt ensures that trust is based on factual proof rather than baseless assumptions.—
David Schiffer,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Newsweek is committed to journalism that's factual and fair.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
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Yet, despite the momentum, only a fraction of AI initiatives actually deliver provable business value.—
Esteban Sancho,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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This commitment to provable security delivers tangible results.—
Jatin Narang,
Forbes.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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Eligible submissions include theatrical short films (such as those eligible for Oscar consideration); original short-form content made specifically for digital platforms; and narrative, documentary, animation, and experimental works.—
The Deadline Team,
Deadline,
20 Aug. 2025
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In the first year of the Orange County Public Schools experimental Independent Division, the Windermere football team rolled through undefeated.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 Aug. 2025
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South Korea’s beauty scene is thriving and rewriting the way people shop by mixing heritage, innovation, and experiential moments.—
Carol RH Malasig,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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House of Sport is the company’s more experiential concept, one that features climbing walls, golf simulators and other bells and whistles.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
28 Aug. 2025
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Complete with two carry-ons and two checkable bags, each suitcase is outfitted in 100 percent ABS, hardwearing material that resists scratches and dents.—
Alyssa Brascia,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2025
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Complete with two carry-ons and two checkable bags, each suitcase is outfitted in 100 percent ABS, hardwearing material that resists scratches and dents.—
Alyssa Brascia,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Empirical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empirical. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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