empiricism
pronunciation
How to pronounce empiricism in British English: UK [ɪmˈpɪrɪsɪzəm]
How to pronounce empiricism in American English: US [ɛmˈpɪrɪˌsɪzəm]
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- Noun:
- (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience
- the application of empirical methods in any art or science
- medical practice and advice based on observation and experience in ignorance of scientific findings