Meaning of the word anecdote in English

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anecdote

US /ˈæn.ɪk.doʊt/
UK /ˈæn.ɪk.doʊt/
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Noun

1.

a short amusing or interesting story about a real incident or person

Example:
He shared a funny anecdote about his first day at work.
The professor often used historical anecdotes to illustrate his points.
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