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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, there is empirical evidence showing that the 2018 tariffs on steel and aluminum did raise prices, Won Sohn said, noting a 2020 Federal Reserve study that found an increase in producer prices, which eventually were passed along to consumers.
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Alicia Wallace, CNN, 1 Feb. 2025
On the one side stood religious fundamentalism with its insistence on a literal reading of scripture and submission to institutional authority; on the other stood scientific naturalism with its insistence that only empirical methods were valid routes to knowledge.
—Ben Woollard, JSTOR Daily, 29 Jan. 2025
Sweeping changes to companies DEI efforts impact local businesses 02:06
Corporate DEI programs aren't altruistic, experts emphasize, pointing to at least some empirical evidence showing that such efforts can help companies adapt to change, support innovation and even boost the bottom line.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2025
Dirty work is often assumed to be unenlightened work, but wildland firefighters have a unique empirical understanding of natural forces.
—M. R. O’Connor, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
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Alicia Wallace, CNN, 1 Feb. 2025
On the one side stood religious fundamentalism with its insistence on a literal reading of scripture and submission to institutional authority; on the other stood scientific naturalism with its insistence that only empirical methods were valid routes to knowledge.
—Ben Woollard, JSTOR Daily, 29 Jan. 2025
Sweeping changes to companies DEI efforts impact local businesses 02:06
Corporate DEI programs aren't altruistic, experts emphasize, pointing to at least some empirical evidence showing that such efforts can help companies adapt to change, support innovation and even boost the bottom line.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2025
Dirty work is often assumed to be unenlightened work, but wildland firefighters have a unique empirical understanding of natural forces.
—M. R. O’Connor, The New Yorker, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for empirical
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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What this means isn't clear because the spokesperson would not confirm any details about the mission, including its payload, objective, or launch date.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
21 Feb. 2025
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In such cases, involving a neutral third party, such as a mediator or business coach can provide objective perspectives and facilitate resolution.—
Abdo Riani,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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Stick to apps with a transparent development team and verifiable functionalities.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
13 Feb. 2025
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The actor/director (and Broadway belter) has become a verifiable viral phenomenon after posting a video on Christmas Eve as a how-to on transforming your voice in 90 seconds.—
Rod Stafford Hagwood,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Feb. 2025
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This initial report will contain factual information gathered during the investigation's first phase but will not specify cause.—
Matt Robison,
Newsweek,
25 Feb. 2025
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Currently, product content often mixes factual information with emotional appeals and brand storytelling.—
Kiri Masters,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 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 military has been interested in hypersonic technology for decades, but the interest has transitioned in recent years from an experimental nature to an operational basis, with mixed success.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
21 Feb. 2025
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Manager Terry Francona said he’s told his big leaguers not to use the experimental rules in spring training.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
The Athletic,
21 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Brooks and Barela curate experiential boxes filled with marijuana products and other lifestyle items to take the legwork out of shopping and introduce new brands to local consumers.—
Tiney Ricciardi,
The Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2025
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Social campaigns, educational programming, and experiential activations will complement and build on the projects themselves, the partners say.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
11 Feb. 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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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 4 Mar. 2025.
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