Meaning of the word empirical in English

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empirical

US /emˈpɪr.ɪ.kəl/
UK /emˈpɪr.ɪ.kəl/
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Adjective

1.

based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic

Example:
The study provided strong empirical evidence for the effectiveness of the new drug.
His conclusions were based on empirical data collected over many years.
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