Anecdotal

Pronunciation: /ˌænəkˈdoʊtəl/

Anecdotal (adj)

  1. Based on personal stories or reports, not on careful research or measurements.
  2. Not supported by strong data; used to describe claims that lack reliable study results.
  3. 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.