experience
experience Lexical Profile
experience Game Scores & Validity
• noun
Practical knowledge, skill, or familiarity gained from direct observation of or participation in events or a particular activity over time.
"The hospital is looking to hire a senior administrator with at least five years of management experience."
An event, occurrence, or encounter that leaves a lasting impression on someone.
"Studying abroad in Japan was a transformative experience that broadened her worldview."
Direct personal contact with and observation of facts or events, considered as a source of knowledge.
"We know from past experience that rushing the testing phase leads to costly software errors."
• verb
To encounter, undergo, or live through a particular event, situation, or condition.
"Many coastal regions are expected to experience unusually high tides during the upcoming storm."
To feel or be consciously affected by an emotion, physical sensation, or mental state.
"Patients recovering from the procedure may experience mild fatigue for a few days."
Word Nuance & Usage
As a noun, 'experience' is uncountable when referring to accumulated skill or knowledge (e.g., 'she has extensive experience in finance'), and countable when referring to specific lived events or occurrences (e.g., 'the trip was a memorable experience').
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French experience, from Latin experientia ('a trial, proof, experiment; knowledge gained by repeated trials'), derived from the verb experiri ('to try, test').