1. Adjective
Pertaining to, or founded upon, experiment or experience; depending upon the observation of phenomena; versed in experiments.
2. Adjective
Depending upon experience or observation alone, without due regard to science and theory; -- said especially of medical practice, remedies, etc.; wanting in science and deep insight; as, empiric skill, remedies.
3. Adjective
Supported by observed or measured evidence.
Based on systematic observation, measurement or experience rather than theory alone. Common combinations include empirical evidence, empirical study and empirical test.
“The theory is persuasive, but it has received limited empirical testing.”
Common combinations include empirical evidence, empirical study and empirical test
4. Adjective
derived from experiment and observation rather than theory; "an empirical basis for an ethical theory"; "empirical laws"; "empirical data"; "an empirical treatment of a disease about which little is known"
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