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Empirically

Part of Speech: adverb

Definition:

1. In a way that is based on or guided by observation or direct experience.

2. In a way that can be tested or verified by evidence or facts.

Example sentences:

1. The scientists conducted research empirically to determine the effectiveness of the new drug.
2. She approached the problem empirically, trying different methods until she found one that worked.
3. Empirically speaking, the data suggests a strong correlation between smoking and lung cancer.

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