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empirical data

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[em-peer-ik-uhl day-tuh, dat-uh] / ɛmˈpɪər ɪk əl ˈdeɪ tə, ˈdæt ə /

noun

  1. data obtained through observation or controlled experimentation.


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Dividing Holmes from the average doubting conspiracy theorist is his reliance on empirical data.

From Salon Apr. 16, 2025

There is virtually no empirical data on real accidents involving hydrogen-powered vehicles in tunnels due to their low traffic share to date.

From Science Daily May 28, 2024

“There's empirical data about river warming pretty much worldwide,” he said.

From Scientific American Oct. 30, 2023

“I’m old enough to remember the ’80s and ’90s and the war on drugs and empirical data and evidence has shown that this doesn’t work,” they said.

From Seattle Times Oct. 17, 2023

I find no literature or empirical data directed to a middle schooler.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan

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