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empiricism

/ɪmˈpɪrɪsɪzəm/ /emˈpɪrɪsɪzəm/

Meanings
noun
A pursuit of knowledge purely through experience, especially by means of observation and sometimes by experimentation.

Examples :

"The scientist relied on empiricism, carefully observing the plant's growth each day and recording her findings, instead of just accepting what textbooks said. "
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Related Words

Illustration rationalism

rationalism noun

/ˈræʃənəlɪzəm/ /ˈræʃnəlɪzəm/

The theory that the reason is a source of knowledge independent of and superior to sense perception.

"The scientist favored rationalism, believing logical deduction was more reliable than observation alone in uncovering the universe's secrets. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration speculation

speculation noun

/ˌspɛkjəˈleɪʃən/

The process of thinking or meditating on a subject.

"The speculation about who won the school election was very active in the cafeteria. "

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perception noun

/pəˈsɛpʃ(ə)n/ /pɚˈsɛpʃ(ə)n/

The organisation, identification and interpretation of sensory information.

"My perception of the teacher's instructions was that they were quite demanding. "

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experiments noun

/ɪkˈspɛɹ.ɪ.mənts/

A test under controlled conditions made to either demonstrate a known truth, examine the validity of a hypothesis, or determine the efficacy of something previously untried.

"The students conducted several experiments in the science lab to test their theory about plant growth. "

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contrasted verb

/kənˈtræstɪd/ /ˈkɑːntræstɪd/

To set in opposition in order to show the difference or differences between.

"The teacher contrasted the two poems, highlighting the difference in their tone and themes. "

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experience noun

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/ /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/

The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

"It was an experience he would not soon forget."

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observation noun

/ˌɒbzəˈveɪʃ(ə)n/ /-ˈveɪʃn̩/

The act of observing, and the fact of being observed (see observance)

"The teacher's observation of the student's progress showed that he was struggling with math. "

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unscientific adjective

/ˌʌnsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/ /ˌʌnsiːənˈtɪfɪk/

Not scientific

"His belief that studying harder would guarantee good grades was an unscientific approach. "

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understanding verb

/ʌndəˈstandɪŋ/ /ˌʌndəɹˈstændɪŋ/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"The teacher patiently explained the math problem, and the students were able to understand the steps involved. "

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experimentation noun

/ɪkˌspɛrɪmɛnˈteɪʃən/ /ɛkˌspɛrɪmɛnˈteɪʃən/

The act of experimenting; practice by experiment.

"The experimentation with different study methods helped the student improve their grades. "

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theoretical adjective

/ˌθi.əˈɹɛtɪkəl/

Of or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical.

"The theoretical model for how to improve student focus in class was presented, but it hasn't yet been tested in a real classroom setting. "