Empirical – Based on what is seen or experienced

(Pronounced em-pir-re-cal)

To remember the definition of the word empirical, use the following mnemonic:

The emperor peered down at it all (empirical). This way he could base his findings on what he had seen not from what he had read.

Examples of empirical in a sentence

Our data is based on empirical evidence collected in numerous studies. 

The study of all sciences is based on empirical observations. 

The judge asked the members of the jury to only pay attention to the empirical evidence.