Meaning of the word empirically in English

What does empirically mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

empirically

US /emˈpɪr.ɪ.kəl.i/
UK /ɪmˈpɪr.ɪ.kəl.i/

Adverb

based on, concerned with, or verifiable by observation or experience rather than theory or pure logic

Example:
The theory needs to be tested empirically.
We need to gather more data to support our claims empirically.