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experience

Syllabification: (ex·pe·ri·ence)

Definition of experience

practical contact with and observation of facts or events:he had already learned his lesson by painful experience he spoke from experience
the knowledge or skill acquired by experience over a period of time, especially that gained in a particular profession by someone at work:older men whose experience could be called upon candidates with the necessary experience
an event or occurrence that leaves an impression on someone:for the younger players it has been a learning experience

[with object]

encounter or undergo (an event or occurrence):the company is experiencing difficulties
feel (an emotion):an opportunity to experience the excitement of New York

Derivatives

late Middle English: via Old French from Latin experientia, from experiri 'try'. Compare with experiment and expert

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