Simple Definition of empiricism

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empiricism

noun

: the practice of basing ideas and theories on testing and experience

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“Empiricism.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/empiricism. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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