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also empiric
1
as in observational
based on observation or experience
guidelines for raising children that are based on empirical evidence
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2
as in demonstrable
capable of being proven as true or real
a philosopher who does not regard "God exists" as an empirical statement
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In this sense, the trend toward extreme expertise has made marketing secondary to empirical results.
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Lara Devgan, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
At present, there’s no empirical evidence to support any such conclusion apart from anecdotal accounts from Tesla influencers that benefit financially from supporting Musk on social media.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Without empirical evidence, or perhaps even the possibility of it, quantum gravity researchers seem to give more weight than usual to principles, thought experiments, even qualities like simplicity and elegance.
—Amanda Gefter, Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2024
The profession seems to put more emphasis on empirical rigor.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 24 Sep. 2024
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Lara Devgan, Forbes, 11 Oct. 2024
At present, there’s no empirical evidence to support any such conclusion apart from anecdotal accounts from Tesla influencers that benefit financially from supporting Musk on social media.
—Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
Without empirical evidence, or perhaps even the possibility of it, quantum gravity researchers seem to give more weight than usual to principles, thought experiments, even qualities like simplicity and elegance.
—Amanda Gefter, Quanta Magazine, 25 Sep. 2024
The profession seems to put more emphasis on empirical rigor.
—Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 24 Sep. 2024
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After years of effort, though, the former cinema equipment specialist has finally arrived at a framework with demonstrable synergy.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2024
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What mobilizes action in an organization is a clear, demonstrable problem and a solution that can generate a measurable improvement.Andrew Binns, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Even when leaders aim to be objective, subtle biases can still influence decision-making.David Hengartner, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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Angelica Perez and Betsy Bush — two students in Professor Mary-Beth Moylan’s Initiative Seminar at the University of the Pacific’s McGeorge Law School — will offer an objective analysis of the 10 propositions.Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 19 Oct. 2024
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This enables resellers and consumers to easily identify and select the highest quality products based on transparent and verifiable data.Adrian Stelmach, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
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For example, Grace said, a story about Hurricane Milton is verifiable if the reporter is citing a firsthand account from someone in Florida experiencing the hurricane themselves.Quinn Clark, Journal Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2024
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The algorithms of all major social media platforms routinely amplify content with misinformation more than factual posts.Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
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These associations, with their sector-specific expertise and access to real-time, factual data, can offer more accurate insights into global market conditions.Majeed Javdani, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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Even if there can are provable associations between the structural brain differences and political ideology, one important question is which direction does the cause-and-effect work?Paul Hsieh, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
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The goal is to reach Stage 2, where proof systems become fully trustless and security councils intervene only for provable bugs.Andrey Sergeenkov, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
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Related article An experimental pill cut hot flashes and improved sleep for women in menopause — without using hormones Another way to address the anxiety and stress that some women may experience is to lean on friends, both in person and virtually, who are going through this life change.Katia Hetter, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
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Shortly after Snap announced the new Spectacles, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg revealed his company’s experimental AR glasses called Orion.Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
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There were more than 60 works up for bid, plus a few experiential items, and many of the artists who contributed work were there.Sal Pizarro, The Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2024
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Inside, visitors can partake in everything from exhibitions to more involved hands-on, experiential activities, all intended to bridge the divide between the general public and what’s perceived to be rarefied science.Martin Lerma, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2024
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Chief among these is the famous P versus NP problem, which asks whether all problems with easily checkable solutions are also easy to solve with the right ingenious algorithm.WIRED, WIRED, 29 Oct. 2023
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For two years starting in March 2020, the M2 money supply—a measure of the cash and checkable deposits in circulation plus savings deposits and other easily convertible assets—grew at an unprecedented annual rate of 16.5%.John Greenwood, WSJ, 22 Oct. 2023
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“Empirical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/empirical. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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