as in verifiable
capable of being proven as true or real
the theory was not confirmable, and eventually it had to be discarded in favor of one that was
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How animal mental illness compares to the human experience Veterinarians and animal behavior researchers say animals can experience mental illnesses and psychiatric disorders, but not in exactly the same verifiable ways as humans.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
15 Jan. 2025 -
Tying executive compensation directly to verifiable sustainability targets - rather than generic ESG benchmarks - would further ensure that corporate leaders have tangible incentives to adapt.—
London Business School,
Forbes,
15 Jan. 2025
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Third, with tech prices near record highs, there is the potential for the collapse of the AI story, as investors may revolt against endless rounds of spending without demonstrable increases in earnings or productivity.—
Bob Pisani,
CNBC,
30 Dec. 2024
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While there was never much debate about AI’s value-generating potential, this insight speaks volumes to its demonstrable, tangible value.—
Patrick (PJ) Jean,
Forbes,
2 Dec. 2024
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But Betancourt’s approach feels leaden with reference and citation, too often leaning on a catalog of cultural properties to advance an argument that is, at its heart, empirical.—
Jake Nevins,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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The Congressional Budget Office states that there does not appear to be any direct empirical evidence pointing to a medical cost offset.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes,
2 Jan. 2025
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“Confirmable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confirmable. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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