anecdotally
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6.3
- adverb
- /ˌænɪkˈdoʊtəli/
:
de manera anecdótica
- Many people, anecdotally, believe that talking about their experiences can help others feel less alone.
- anecdotally reported
- anecdotally noted
So for me, anecdotally, cutting vegetables out improved my eczema.
- So for me, anecdotally, cutting vegetables out improved my eczema.
- from what I have seen, take it anecdotally, take it as you will, the sentiment in this country.
- And anecdotally speaking, I feel like my cognition is better, focus is better with that.
- And we've heard anecdotally from my ENT colleagues that they have seen an increase in referrals with tinnitus following COVID.
- I can't say anecdotally, you know, somebody that also studies this stuff I have gotten.
- And I think you see a lot of this, these patterns in women's same sex relationships where I've noticed this anecdotally that you can't, you cannot brag.
- I know it's one of those that's not very satisfying, you know, you know, anecdotally or, or in terms of common sense, but, you know, you know what I mean.
- And not only that, they anecdotally see evidence every day and their practices and and what they're seeing.
- And there's even, you know, some people that anecdotally explore tribes in the Philippines that solely ate coconuts and raw fish.
- I have to anecdotally tell you that because I have struggled with this, I have decided that that is the place I sleep and that's it.
Examples
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Outcomes: Anecdotally, carers' breaks enable cared-for individuals to stay at home longer.
Academic text (2011) -
Anecdotally, students express how learning activities effectively vary the pace of classes, thus making them more enjoyable.
Academic text (2015) -
The potential for communication failure was large and, anecdotally, often happened.
Academic text (2011) -
No, we just know anecdotally how it opens people up.
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Several teachers anecdotally indicated that they felt least comfortable using time delay.
Academic text (2004) -
But let me just tell you anecdotally that I've read it, well, I think four times.
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And anecdotally speaking, I feel like my cognition is better, focus is better with that.
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Anecdotally, it can be noted that improvements in the identified behaviors were observed during supervision visits.
Academic text (2012) -
In subsequent weeks, the teacher reported anecdotally that Roger's problematic behaviors were significantly reduced even after the report form was discontinued.
Academic text (2011) -
In the classroom, Regina's teachers and the school psychology graduate assistant anecdotally observed Regina exhibiting less attention-getting and dependent behavior.
Academic text (2004)
Synonyms
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7.3
In a way that uses personal experience and direct practice
How Reliable
86
3.9
- Formal
15
6.0
- Literature
234
3.7
12
6.3
1
6.7
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word anecdotally comes from anecdote, an old kind of short story that originally meant 'not published' in Greek, a private story people told to each other. So, to speak anecdotally is to use personal stories or single examples instead of scientific proof.