Sekirov Dictionary

experience

UK /ɪkˈspɪə.ɹi.əns/US /ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.əns/

noun 7
verb 1
forms 4
phrases 1

noun7

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the things someone has done and seen over time, which give them knowledge and skills
- Virtually all employers now require jobseekers to have work experience even for entry-level roles. Many believe this will hurt companies in the long run.
The knowledge thus gathered.
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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.
- It was an experience he would not soon forget.
- March 20, 1684-5, John Sharp, Sermon preached at Whitehall Those that undertook the religion of our Savior upon his preaching, had no experience of it.
An activity one has performed.
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A business offering in which a major focus is the way that the customer interacts with the business throughout the transaction, as opposed to only its outcome (the product or service).
- CDNOW's custom music selection and Levi Strauss & Co.'s custom-fit jean service are also good examples of giving customers more than just the product, but an experience as well. — 1999
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Synonym of experience points
- As your troops conquer the enemy, they'll earn experience and gain levels. Each time they level up, their stats will increase. — 2003
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(no longer used) Trial; a test or experiment.
- She caused him to make experience / Vpon wyld beasts, which she in woods did find, / With wrongfull powre oppressing others of their kind — 1596

verb1

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.

forms

experienc't · experienced · experiencing · experiences

Phrases with experience

chalk something up to experience
To take a lesson from a bad outcome instead of grieving it.

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