Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

empirical-proof

noun
/ɪmˈpɪr.ɪ.kəl pruːf/
Definition
Evidence that is based on observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic.
Examples
  • Scientific theories are strengthened by empirical proof.
  • The lawyer needed empirical proof to support his case.
  • Her findings provided empirical proof of the effectiveness of the new drug.
Meaning
Empirical proof refers to information that is proven through evidence gained from experiments, observation, or real-world experience, rather than on abstract theories or assumptions.
Synonyms
  • evidence
  • demonstration
  • verification
  • observation