empirically

adverb

em·pir·i·cal·ly im-ˈpir-i-k(ə-)lē

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: in an empirical manner : with a basis in or reliance on information obtained through observation, experiment, or experience

a theory that has not yet been tested empirically

… using Tycho Brahe's most exhaustive astronomical observations in history, Kepler had empirically demonstrated that the planets orbit elliptically.—

Charles Krauthammer

The statistical models were flawed, the defense maintained, noting that none had been empirically tested.—

Simon Cole

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But veteran analysts note that the US economy’s long-term strength has empirically transcended any single election or administration. —

Nicole Goodkind, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024 Putting things together, either conceptually or empirically. —

Janna Levin, Quanta Magazine, 24 Oct. 2024 This would be a weird case however, as what are the chances that this is not only a bug, but a bug focused on the one, empirically best perk combination the grenade launcher has? —

Paul Tassi, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 But District 8 is an empirically purple district now, per recent elections, polls and researchers like Marquette's Franklin who have documented Ozaukee County's gradual shift towards the left since 2018. —

Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for empirically