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Based On Observation Rather Than Theory Crossword Clue
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EMPIRICAL which was last seen in the The Guardian Quick crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
EMPIRICAL
Updated: January 4, 2024 by Nicoli Westwood
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We think the answer is "EMPIRICAL" which means:
- adjective
- • Derived from experiment and observation rather than theory
- • Relying on medical quackery
An example sentence would be:
- • "The scientist conducted an empirical study to gather data on the effects of the new drug."
- • "The research team based their conclusions on empirical evidence rather than theoretical speculation."
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| The Guardian Quick05 Jan 2024 | Down 7 | |
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