anecdotally
Adverb
Meaning
anecdotally (comparative more anecdotally, superlative most anecdotally)
In an anecdotal manner; by means of a recounted incident.
As it was an informal hearing, the evidence was presented anecdotally.
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The recent medical controversy over whether vaccinations cause autism reveals a habit of human cognition-thinking anecdotally comes naturally, whereas thinking scientifically does not.
Adults generally meet only to court and mate (though limited noncourting socialization has been observed anecdotally ) and carve out large territories for themselves.
“Anecdotally, on Election Day, we ran into a lot of questions and resistance from older Upper East Side voters, saying, ‘But why do you have to get rid of ICE?’
Anecdotally speaking, at Ubermedia, we’re seeing tangible indications that marketers are incorporating measurement plans into their campaign budgets.
Anecdotally, attorneys and investigators who do sexual harassment work say they have seen a significant increase in business since last fall.
Kawasaki disease was anecdotally linked 16 years ago to another known coronavirus, though it was never proven.