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empiricist

/ɛmˈpɪrɪsɪst/ noun · British & US
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What does empiricist mean?

noun

A person who believes that knowledge comes from experience and observation rather than from theory or pure reason. An empiricist is someone who relies on evidence and observation to form conclusions.

Example

"The empiricist approach to science emphasizes the importance of experimentation and data collection."

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