empiricism
C2CEFR level
65/100Rarity: rare
TechnicalRegister
General noun
The theory that knowledge derives primarily from sensory experience rather than innate reason.
British empiricism insisted that the mind begins as a blank slate written on by experience.
Business noun
A method of reaching conclusions based on observed data and experience rather than theory alone.
The new head of strategy favored empiricism, insisting every recommendation be backed by test-market results.
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