empirical evidence

Definitions

Information acquired by means of observation or experimentation, rather than through theory or pure logic.

Data that is verifiable through direct sensory experience or scientific measurement.

Examples

The researchers conducted a series of experiments to gather empirical evidence supporting their new theory.

Without solid empirical evidence, the scientist was hesitant to draw any definitive conclusions about the phenomenon.

Synonyms

observational data experimental findings verifiable facts tangible proof field data

Antonyms

theoretical speculation conjecture unsubstantiated claims abstract reasoning anecdotal evidence