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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
This provided empirical evidence for legal realism, the theory that judges don't simply apply legal rules mechanically but are influenced by a variety of extralegal factors including emotions, social context and their own sense of justice.
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Lars Daniel, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Serano and other pro-LGBTQ organizations have also highlighted the lack of empirical evidence supporting AGP as a clinical concept.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Natural history in this period focused on comprehensive empirical description over the arrangement and taxonomy that would become the hallmark of eighteenth-century science.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 13 Mar. 2025
When asked about commercial goals for Tsunami Sea — considering that Eternal Blue peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard 200, its follow-up could become the band’s first 10 entry — Mageau shrugs off anything empirical.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 7 Mar. 2025
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Lars Daniel, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Serano and other pro-LGBTQ organizations have also highlighted the lack of empirical evidence supporting AGP as a clinical concept.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Natural history in this period focused on comprehensive empirical description over the arrangement and taxonomy that would become the hallmark of eighteenth-century science.
—The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 13 Mar. 2025
When asked about commercial goals for Tsunami Sea — considering that Eternal Blue peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard 200, its follow-up could become the band’s first 10 entry — Mageau shrugs off anything empirical.
—Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 7 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for empirical
Adjective
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The individual selected for this role will bring demonstrable experience, vision and leadership in the areas of: CEO: C-suite news, analysis, and advice for top decision makers right to your inbox.—
Terina Allen,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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In the first instance, companies should conduct pilot programs and identify specific use cases where AI can deliver quick, demonstrable wins.—
Alexander Clausbruch,
Forbes,
27 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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To ensure your feedback is constructive, be specific and objective.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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This process ensured a consistent and objective methodology across all seven systems.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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According to the Musk Watch DOGE Tracker designed by data analyst Brian Banks, the verifiable savings were about $7.7 billion as of March 25, including actual savings from contracts and real estate.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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This requires human intent for transparent and verifiable outputs.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But the most glaring factual error is the below, which says the Houthis killed three Americans last January.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Mar. 2025
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However, some of the most nefarious uses are increasingly in healthcare, where accurate, factual information and trust are critically important to good outcomes.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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What To Know Bove's memo outlines a return to policies aimed at pursuing the most serious provable offenses, a hallmark of prior Republican administrations.—
Raul A. Reyes,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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One of the key ways to do this will be to focus on concrete and provable actions.—
Catherine Erdly,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The experimental wide release of Pro helped Google gather data and see how people interacted with the new model, and that has helped inform the development of 2.5 Flash.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2025
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Although Nass attempted to account for the role of culture in his reasoning about gender and social identity, the experimental designs used in his lab’s research could not account for the influence of culture on his test subjects.—
Sarah A. Bell,
Smithsonian Magazine,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These kinds of experiential learning environments drive deeper retention because the learner is doing, not just watching.—
Dr. Diane Hamilton,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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Additionally, Frances Donald, a senior vice-president and chief economist at RBC, noted that experiential spending has grown since the pandemic.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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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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Chief among these is the famous P versus NP problem, which asks whether all problems with easily checkable solutions are also easy to solve with the right ingenious algorithm.—
WIRED,
WIRED,
29 Oct. 2023
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“Empirical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empirical. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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