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empiricism

/ɛmˈpɪərɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does empiricism mean?

noun

A philosophical theory that knowledge comes from experience and observation, rather than from reason or authority. It emphasizes the role of evidence and sensory experience in the formation of knowledge.

Example

"The empiricist approach to science emphasizes the importance of experimentation and data collection in the development of new theories."

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