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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 verifiable
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
These systems are key for assessing trajectory, guidance behavior, and reentry vehicle deployment, providing the empirical data necessary to certify the missile’s operational readiness.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 May 2026
In practice, these companies also seem to be selling an empirical assessment of worker productivity, down to the minute.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
The leading option for this was developed by John Moffat in the same year that the Bullet Cluster’s empirical proof was released.
—Big Think, 29 Apr. 2026
Sourcing Similar to other empirical approaches, sourcing analysis studies are also preoccupied with questions of audience voice, among wider questions of power and access to public debate.
—Daniel Jackson, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 May 2026
In practice, these companies also seem to be selling an empirical assessment of worker productivity, down to the minute.
—Ellen Cushing, The Atlantic, 3 May 2026
The leading option for this was developed by John Moffat in the same year that the Bullet Cluster’s empirical proof was released.
—Big Think, 29 Apr. 2026
Sourcing Similar to other empirical approaches, sourcing analysis studies are also preoccupied with questions of audience voice, among wider questions of power and access to public debate.
—Daniel Jackson, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for empirical
Recent Examples of Synonyms for empirical
Adjective
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His fluid camera, observational without being intrusive, expertly delineates the safe space of Layla’s courtyard, shifting registers as things get darker until near the end, when jumbled night reinforces the tense uncertainty.—
Jay Weissberg,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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As expected, Jude largely presents his vignettes at an observational distance, barring, of course, the FaceTime conversations.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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Every delegation from a human to an agent, or from an agent to a subagent, must now be recorded as a distinct, cryptographically verifiable relationship, creating what amounts to a dynamic and auditable chain of command.—
Anjana Susarla,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Two Chinese defense companies have issued vague statements that together point to a possible new long-distance shooting record, although neither has provided technical specifications or independently verifiable data.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
Adjective
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But credentialed journalists doing fair, objective reporting are not the enemy.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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This loss would negatively impact subjective and objective outcomes.—
Steve D. Klein,
STAT,
14 May 2026
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Look for consultants that are positioned to execute efficiently and deliver demonstrable, scalable results.—
Raheel Sheikh,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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The question is whether the harm is demonstrable, measurable, and unaddressed by existing law.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Fortune,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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Joining Busta on this year’s line-up of speakers, panelists, and songwriting-camp participants are the experimental R&B vocalist serpentwithfeet, Flatbush Zombies‘ Erick the Architect, and Brooklyn indie act Pom Pom Squad, plus 200 or so other writers, producers, and performers.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
20 May 2026
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As part of the agreement, Incyte’s proprietary experimental data will be used to train Genesis’s foundation model to increase its capabilities.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Cekada is only the third person to be confirmed to lead the agency since the director's position was made confirmable in 2006.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
3 May 2026
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Cekada is only the third person to be confirmed to lead the agency since the director’s position was made confirmable in 2006.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2026
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The sun would be down already and I would be met with an existential crisis more often.—
Meredith Wilshere,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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San José, the Costa Rican capital, in all its throughways and recreation spots, transforms into an emotional terrain through which all the existential torpor and dislocation reverberate.—
Lé Baltar,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
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Claims about artificial intelligence must be technically accurate, operationally supportable, and consistent with the company’s financial results.—
Perrie M. Weiner,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Empirical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empirical. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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