empirically

American  

[em-pir-ik-lee] / ɛmˈpɪr ɪk li /

adverb

1. in a way that is based on or guided by experience or experiment.

   We hope that this study will form the basis for future empirically grounded research and policy analysis.

2. in a way that is provable or verifiable by experience or experiment.

   Can it be stated empirically that the Latino vote was the single biggest factor contributing to the candidate's victory?

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Other Word Forms

• antiempirically
  adverb
• nonempirically
  adverb
• overempirically
  adverb
• semiempirically
  adverb
• unempirically
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of empirically

empirical ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Adam Parker: I have always been interested in empirically studying things.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

“Wouldn’t it be better for us to be able to give them empirically sound data upon which to base their decisions for use or their decisions not to use?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

Now, I feel like I’m at a much better place empirically to make that claim, particularly based on what’s happened in the last year with mass deportations.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

"This provides clear molecular-level evidence for the empirically known effects of combining food ingredients."

From Science Daily • Apr. 9, 2026

I’m trying to convince myself that I’m searching for the best shots, empirically speaking, but I’m not.

From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed