Anecdotal
Pronunciation: /ˌænəkˈdoʊtəl/
Anecdotal (adj)
- Based on personal stories or reports, not on careful research or measurements.
- Not supported by strong data; used to describe claims that lack reliable study results.
- Written or spoken in a way that focuses on short personal accounts rather than facts.
Anecdotal (adjective)
Examples
- Her claim was anecdotal evidence from a single conversation.
- The report relied on anecdotal evidence rather than data.