evidence-based

adjective

Pronunciation: ˈɛvɪdəns beɪst

Definition

Supported by scientific research and empirical data rather than just theory or tradition.

Examples

• We need to implement evidence-based policies to ensure our educational reforms actually improve student outcomes.

• The organization promotes evidence-based practices in nursing to reduce patient recovery times.

• His argument was weak because it lacked any evidence-based support from recent studies.

Synonyms of evidence-based

Words with a similar meaning to evidence-based:

• proven
• data-driven
• empirically-supported
• scientifically-validated

Antonyms of evidence-based

Words with the opposite meaning to evidence-based:

• anecdotal
• theoretical

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