- 1. n. The method or practice of an empiric; pursuit of knowledge by observation and experiment. Source: opted
- 2. n. Specifically, a practice of medicine founded on mere experience, without the aid of science or a knowledge of principles; ignorant and unscientific practice; charlatanry; quackery. Source: opted
- 3. n. The philosophical theory which attributes the origin of all our knowledge to experience. Source: opted
- 4. n. (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience Source: wordnet
- 5. n. the application of empirical methods in any art or science Source: wordnet
- 6. n. medical practice and advice based on observation and experience in ignorance of scientific findings Source: wordnet
- 7. 1. The method or practice of an empiric; pursuit of knowledge by observation and experiment. 2. Specifically, a practice of medicine founded on mere experience, without the aid of science or a knowledge of principles; ignorant and unscientific practice; charlatanry; quackery. 3. (Metaph.) The philosophical theory which attributes the origin of all our knowledge to experience. Source: webster
- 8. The philosophical theory which attributes the origin of all ourknowledge to experience. Source: adambom
- 9. n:100 n. (philosophy) the doctrine that knowledge derives from experience n. the application of empirical methods in any art or science Source: ecdict
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