as in empirical
based on observation or experience
her reports on the great apes were based on firsthand observational evidence
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Adjective
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Economists rarely find consensus—but the empirical evidence against sweeping tariffs is nearly unanimous.—
Christian Catalini,
Forbes.com,
11 Apr. 2025 -
Some of Trump’s critics used sketchy arguments and weak empirical evidence to accuse Facebook and other social media services of having allowed Russian propagandists to manipulate Americans into voting for a leader with authoritarian predilections.—
Henry Farrell,
Foreign Affairs,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Ringwald on the other hand, thought Claire would have taken her own, more experimental path.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Researchers have discovered an experimental medication that significantly reduces a cholesterol-like particle that can increase the risk of heart attacks and strokes.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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To ensure your feedback is constructive, be specific and objective.—
Rolling Stone Culture Council,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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This process ensured a consistent and objective methodology across all seven systems.—
Giovanni Malloy,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Observational.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/observational. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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