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Experience

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/

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.

📖 Definitions of "Experience"

noun
  1. 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.

    "It was an experience he would not soon forget."

  2. 2

    An activity one has performed.

  3. 3

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

  4. 4

    The knowledge thus gathered.

verb
  1. 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.

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