EXPERIENCE | Definition and Meaning

Definition of Experience

Experience

ex·pe·ri·ence

Definition/Meaning

(noun)

direct and practical observation of, contact with, and participation in some event, serving as a source of knowledge, or the state or instance of having gained knowledge in such a way;

e.g. They knew from experience that they would probably have to wait for a long time.

(noun)

the skills, practice, and/or knowledge gained over time by participating in a particular profession, activity, or event, or the time for which one has participated in something;

e.g. We relied on her experience since she had been in the industry for the longest time. The job requires 10 years of experience in the field.

(noun)

an occurrence or event that someone lives through or encounters, especially one that affects them in some way;

e.g. Climbing the mountain was a great experience and it taught me not to give up.

(noun)

the collective events that make up the life/existence and past of a person or community;

e.g. The country's history mainly involves its experiences with colonialism.

(verb)

to live through an event or encounter an occurrence;

e.g. They were excited to experience the concert from the front row.

(verb)

to feel some emotion;