Experience: meaning, definitions and examples
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experience
[ ɪkˈspɪərɪəns ]
work
The knowledge or skill acquired by a period of practical experience in a particular field; the events of someone's life, esp. when it involves meeting new people, places, and things.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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| experience |
This word is used to describe the knowledge or skill that a person gains through involvement in or exposure to an event or activity over a long period of time.
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| expertise |
This term is used when referring to specialized knowledge or skills in a specific field, usually obtained through education or extensive practice.
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| skill |
This term refers to the ability to do something well, often as a result of learning or practice. It can be used broadly for both hard skills (technical abilities) and soft skills (communication, leadership).
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| practice |
This word is used to describe the actual application or use of an idea, belief, or method, as opposed to theories about it, often to improve skill through repeated exercise.
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Examples of usage
- She has years of experience in marketing.
- Traveling broadens your experience of different cultures.
feeling
Undergo (an event or occurrence); encounter or undergo (an event or occurrence).
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
| Word | Description / Examples |
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| experience |
Use this when talking about being in a situation yourself or having particular knowledge because you've been through something before.
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| encounter |
Use this when you meet someone or something unexpectedly or when you come across a challenge.
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| go through |
Use this when talking about experiencing something, usually something difficult or unpleasant.
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| feel |
Use this when talking about physical sensations or emotions.
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Examples of usage
- I experienced a sense of déjà vu when I visited the old town.
- He experienced a range of emotions during the performance.
Translations
Translations of the word "experience" in other languages:
🇵🇹 experiência
🇮🇳 अनुभव
🇩🇪 Erfahrung
🇮🇩 pengalaman
🇺🇦 досвід
🇵🇱 doświadczenie
🇯🇵 経験 (けいけん)
🇫🇷 expérience
🇪🇸 experiencia
🇹🇷 deneyim
🇰🇷 경험 (gyeongheom)
🇸🇦 تجربة (tajriba)
🇨🇿 zkušenost
🇸🇰 skúsenosť
🇨🇳 经验 (jīngyàn)
🇸🇮 izkušnja
🇮🇸 reynsla
🇰🇿 тәжірибе (täjiribe)
🇬🇪 გამოცდილება (gamotsdileba)
🇦🇿 təcrübə
🇲🇽 experiencia
Etymology
The word 'experience' originated from the Latin word 'experientia', meaning 'knowledge gained by repeated trials'. Over time, it has evolved to encompass not only knowledge but also the events and feelings one encounters in life. Experience is considered valuable in many cultures as it shapes individuals and provides insights into various aspects of life.