experience — knowledge or skill obtained from doing, seeing, or feeling things
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: knowledge or skill obtained from doing, seeing, or feeling things
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪkˈspɪriəns/
Korean meaning: 경험, 체험
Korean pronunciation: 익**스피**어리언스
Example Sentences
- My experience of cooking for 20 people taught me that ordering pizza is also a valuable life skill.
- Students need practical experience to complement their theoretical knowledge.
- I experienced the joy of finally understanding calculus, which lasted exactly 3 minutes.
experience
NOUN//ɪkˈspɪriəns//
knowledge or skill obtained from doing, seeing, or feeling things
After years of experience, the old captain reads the storm before it arrives.
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Origin
From Latin 'experientia' meaning 'trial, experiment, experience,' derived from 'experiri' meaning 'to try or test.' The root relates to the Latin 'periculum' meaning 'danger' or 'trial.'
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📝Examples
“My experience of cooking for 20 people taught me that ordering pizza is also a valuable life skill.”
“Students need practical experience to complement their theoretical knowledge.”
“I experienced the joy of finally understanding calculus, which lasted exactly 3 minutes.”
“The company values candidates with relevant experience in the field.”
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