empirically

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And they empirically tested that theory, looking at the correlation of buy-the-dip versus the SG Trend index, which is the average return of the top 10 hedge funds running trend-following strategies.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 5, 2025

Again, this is what my research based on that survey data found empirically.

From Slate • Feb. 26, 2025

"When you consider some of the fundamental metrics that indicate, empirically, transferable success traits, he becomes a serious consideration as the next Liverpool manager. However, there are probably even better candidates," Carteret said.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2024

What do we know empirically about “the Christian right” and the “conservative” movement’s relationship with it as measured by public opinion and other data?

From Salon • Feb. 21, 2024

Categories, functions, and meanings have to be ascertained empirically, by running little experiments such as substituting a phrase whose category you don’t know for one you do know and seeing whether the sentence still works.

From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker