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empirically

[/ɪmˈpɪrɪkli/]
adverb
empiricamente
1. Based on observation, experience, or experiment rather than theory or pure logic
The hypothesis was empirically verified through multiple experiments.
A hipótese foi verificada empiricamente através de múltiplos experimentos.
2. In a manner based on practical experience and evidence rather than abstract reasoning
We approached the problem empirically by testing different solutions.
Abordamos o problema empiricamente testando diferentes soluções.
3. By means of observation or experimentation
The phenomenon can be empirically observed in laboratory conditions.
O fenômeno pode ser observado empiricamente em condições de laboratório.
Synonyms
experientiallypracticallyobservationallyexperimentally
Antonyms
theoreticallyhypotheticallyabstractlyspeculatively

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
empiricamente
Standard usage in academic and scientific contexts
São Paulo
empiricamente
Common in research institutions and universities
Rio de Janeiro
empiricamente
Standard usage in academic discourse
Portugal
empiricamente
Identical usage; standard in Portuguese academic language

Related Idioms & Phrases

empirical evidence
empirical research
empirical method
empirical data
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