anecdote
/ˈæ.nɪk.doʊt/
/ˈæ.nɪk.doʊt/
noun
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A short account of a real incident or person, often humorous or interesting.
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An account which supports an argument, but which is not supported by scientific or statistical analysis.
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A previously untold secret account of an incident.
verb
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To tell anecdotes (about).