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empirical

CEFR: C1

Originating in, verified by, or derived from objective experimental observation rather than speculation.

Synonyms

observational
verifiable

Common Collocations

empirical evidence
empirical data
empirical study

Example Sentence

Theoretical hypotheses must withstand rigorous empirical testing before being accepted into medical practice.

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