measure empirically

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To determine the size, amount, or degree of something by using an instrument or device, based on observation.

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Examples (10)

  • Scientists are trying to measure the effects of the new drug empirically.
  • It is notoriously difficult to measure happiness empirically.
  • The economists measured the policy's impact empirically using real-world data.
  • We need a reliable method to measure social integration empirically.
  • The performance of the algorithm was measured empirically through a series of benchmark tests.
  • In our next study, we will measure consumer behavior empirically by tracking their purchases.
  • Although the theory is sound, its predictions have not yet been measured empirically.
  • The goal of the lab exercise is to measure the speed of light empirically.
  • How can we measure the effectiveness of this educational program empirically?
  • Before we can draw any conclusions, we must first measure the results empirically.