Empirical Evidence Pronunciation: /ɪmˈpɪr.ɪ.kəl ˈɛv.ɪ.dəns/ (em-PIHR-ih-kuhl EV-ih-dens) Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: Information or data obtained through direct observation, experience, or experiment, rather than theory or pure logic. Empirical evidence is measurable, testable, and repeatable, and serves as the foundation for scientific research and validation.
Example: The scientist relied on empirical evidence from lab experiments to support her hypothesis.