experience

/ɛksˈpɛriəns/

Definitions

1. noun

an event or occurrence that has a particular effect or influence

“Her experience of living abroad greatly broadened her perspective.”

2. verb

to have a particular kind of encounter or contact with something

“She experienced a range of emotions when she heard the news.”

3. noun

a person’s or thing’s history of having had a particular kind of event or occurrence

“The company’s experience with the new software was patchy.”

Synonyms

  • history
  • record

Antonyms

  • inexperience
  • novelty