Empirically: meaning, definitions and examples
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empirically
[ ɛmˈpɪrɪkli ]
methodology
In a way that is based on observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.
Synonyms
experientially, observationally, practically
Examples of usage
- Scientists are trying to prove their hypothesis empirically.
- She approached the problem empirically, conducting experiments to gather data.
statistics
Using empirical evidence or data to support a conclusion or argument.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The results were derived empirically from the collected data.
- This conclusion is supported empirically by the research findings.
Translations
Translations of the word "empirically" in other languages:
🇵🇹 empiricamente
🇮🇳 अनुभवजन्य रूप से
🇩🇪 empirisch
🇮🇩 secara empiris
🇺🇦 емпірично
🇵🇱 empirycznie
🇯🇵 経験的に (けいけんてきに)
🇫🇷 empiriquement
🇪🇸 empíricamente
🇹🇷 ampirik olarak
🇰🇷 경험적으로 (gyeongheomjeog-eulo)
🇸🇦 تجريبياً (tajribiyan)
🇨🇿 empiricky
🇸🇰 empiricky
🇨🇳 根据经验 (gēnjù jīngyàn)
🇸🇮 empirično
🇮🇸 raunvísindalega
🇰🇿 эмпирикалық түрде
🇬🇪 ემპირიულად (empiriulad)
🇦🇿 empirik olaraq
🇲🇽 empíricamente
Etymology
The word 'empirically' is derived from the Greek word 'empeirikos', meaning experienced. It first appeared in English in the mid-17th century. The term is often used in scientific research and methodology to indicate reliance on observation and experimentation rather than pure theory.