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anecdotal feat

[ˌænɪkˈdoʊtəl fiːt]
noun phrasepl: anecdotal feats
feito anedótico
1. An impressive or noteworthy accomplishment that is based on or illustrated by anecdotes rather than comprehensive data or scientific evidence
The startup's success was largely an anecdotal feat, based on a few impressive customer stories rather than solid market research.
O sucesso da startup foi em grande parte um feito anedótico, baseado em alguns relatos impressionantes de clientes em vez de pesquisa de mercado sólida.
2. A remarkable or unusual achievement that is known primarily through stories or informal accounts rather than official records
His anecdotal feat of surviving in the wilderness became legendary in the small town.
Seu feito anedótico de sobreviver na selva se tornou lendário na pequena cidade.
Synonyms
anecdotal achievementinformal accomplishmentstorytelling successnarrative achievement
Antonyms
documented achievementverified accomplishmentempirical successstatistical achievement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
feito anedótico
standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
feito anedótico
common in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
feito anedótico
standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

based on hearsay
word-of-mouth success
folklore achievement
bar story accomplishment
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