empirical data

Pronunciation

Noun B2 Upper-intermediate

Information gathered through direct observation or experiment, rather than through theory alone.

"The policy was based on empirical data from years of school test results, not just intuition."

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "The policy was based on _____ from years of school test results, not just intuition."

Answer: empirical data

In your own words, what does "empirical data" mean?

Information gathered through direct observation or experiment, rather than through theory alone.