a posteriori

adjective

Meaning

Derived from experience, empirical evidence, or observed facts rather than theoretical deduction.

Examples

Scientific theories are often developed a posteriori by analyzing data collected from experiments.
He made an a posteriori judgment about the restaurant's quality after eating there three times.

Synonyms: empirical, observed, inductive, experiential

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a posteriori

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌeɪ pɒˌstɪəriˈɔːraɪ/

Definition

Derived from experience, empirical evidence, or observed facts rather than theoretical deduction.

Examples

Scientific theories are often developed a posteriori by analyzing data collected from experiments.
He made an a posteriori judgment about the restaurant's quality after eating there three times.
The decision to close the store was based on an a posteriori analysis of declining monthly sales figures.

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