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Second, a linear regression was performed to predict the empirical function\u2019s parameters for simulations with more initial electrons. <jats:italic>Main results<\/jats:italic>. Fitting simulated depth dose curves with the empirical function yielded significant improvements in either accuracy or computation time, corresponding to the two methods described. When compared to published measurements, the maximum error for the largest simulation was 5.58%, which was reduced to 2.01% with the best fit of the function. Fitting the empirical function around the air cavity heterogeneity resulted in errors less than 2.5% at the interfaces. The linear regression prediction modestly improved the same simulation with a maximum error of 4.22%, while reducing the required computation time from 66.53 h to 43.75 h. <jats:italic>Significance<\/jats:italic>. This study demonstrates the effective use of empirical functions to expedite Monte Carlo simulations for a range of applications from radiation protection to food sterilization. These results are particularly impactful in radiation therapy treatment planning, where time and accuracy are especially valuable. 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