empirical judgment
[/ɪmˈpɪrɪkəl ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/]
nounpl: empirical judgments
julgamento empírico
1. A conclusion or assessment based on observation, experience, or experimental evidence rather than theory or pure reasoning
The scientist's empirical judgment about the experiment's results was based on months of careful observation and data collection.
O julgamento empírico do cientista sobre os resultados do experimento foi baseado em meses de observação cuidadosa e coleta de dados.
2. In philosophy, a judgment or evaluation derived from sensory experience and experimentation rather than a priori reasoning
Kant distinguished between a priori and empirical judgments in his critical philosophy.
Kant fez distinção entre julgamentos a priori e julgamentos empíricos em sua filosofia crítica.
3. A practical assessment made in a specific context based on real-world evidence and concrete facts
Her empirical judgment about the market trends proved accurate after the quarterly results were released.
Seu julgamento empírico sobre as tendências do mercado se mostrou preciso após a divulgação dos resultados trimestrais.
This term is primarily used in academic, scientific, and philosophical contexts in both English-speaking countries and Brazil. It reflects the importance placed on evidence-based reasoning and the scientific method in modern intellectual discourse. In Brazil, the concept is particularly valued in academic philosophy, scientific research, and business analytics.
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