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Meaning of experience

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

experience

Pronunciation:/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns//ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/

noun

Definitions

  1. The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

    Example: It was an experience he would not soon forget.

  2. An activity one has performed.

  3. A collection of events and/or activities from which an individual or group may gather knowledge, opinions, and skills.

  4. The knowledge thus gathered.

verb

Definitions

  1. To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.