evidence-based
UK/'evɪd(ə)ns-beɪst/US
Definitions
adj.
Based on proven facts and research rather than opinion
以证据为基础的，循证的
Root Breakdown
Native Englishevidenceroot
+
basedroot
=evidence-based
evidence (e- 'out' + vid 'see' = what is clearly seen/proven) + based = grounded in evidence. Common in medicine and policy.
Example Sentences
- 1.
Doctors increasingly rely on evidence-based medicine.