experience
noun OPAL WOPAL S
/ɪkˈspɪəriəns/
/ɪkˈspɪriəns/
Idioms - [uncountable] the knowledge and skill that you have gained through doing something for a period of time; the process of gaining this
- My lack of practical experience was a disadvantage.
- experience of something Do you have any previous experience of this type of work?
- This new approach draws on years of experience of teaching children to read.
- experience in doing something a doctor with experience in dealing with patients suffering from stress
- experience in something He gained extensive experience in the field of artificial intelligence whilst working on the project.
- experience as something I have over ten years’ experience as a teacher.
- experience with something The course provides hands-on experience with various systems.
- She didn't get paid much but it was all good experience.
- We all learn by experience.
- The new player will bring a wealth of experience to the team.
Wordfinder- apply
- appoint
- candidate
- CV
- experience
- interview
- job description
- qualification
- reference
- shortlist
Extra ExamplesTopics Working lifea2- Rolls Royce's unrivalled experience in high technology manufacturing
- Ann brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the department.
- She has considerable professional experience of translation.
- The opportunities available will depend on your previous work experience and qualifications.
- She wanted to broaden her experience in international affairs.
- Students require field experience rather than just observation.
- the importance of hands-on experience as well as academic training
- The returning soldiers bring valuable experience to the Army.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- considerable
- extensive
- great
- …
- have
- lack
- gain
- …
- experience of
- a lack of experience
- a wealth of experience
- [uncountable] the things that have happened to you that influence the way you think and behave
- Experience has taught me that life can be very unfair.
- Experience shows that this strategy does not always work.
- The book is based on personal experience.
- from experience It is important to try and learn from experience.
- She knew from past experience that Ann would not give up easily.
- in somebody's experience In my experience, very few people really understand the problem.
- experience of something He had first-hand experience of poverty.
- the collective experience of everyday life
Extra Examples- We know from experience that hot objects are painful to touch.
- Choose illustrative examples from the children's everyday experience.
- In her book, she draws on her first-hand experience of mental illness.
- It is a matter of common experience that disorder will increase if things are left to themselves.
- There are few areas of human experience that have not been written about.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- past
- recent
- historical
- …
- have
- share
- learn by
- …
- suggest something
- teach (somebody) something
- show something
- …
- by experience
- from experience
- in somebody’s experience
- …
- [countable] an event or activity that affects you in some way
- a unique/positive/wonderful experience
- experience of something Share your experiences of parenthood by emailing the address below.
- We aim to give our guests the experience of a lifetime.
- experience of doing something It was her first experience of living alone.
- The play is based loosely on his own life experiences.
- He found the whole experience traumatic.
- Losing four matches in a row proved a valuable learning experience (= it showed the players what they need to improve).
- Living in Africa was very different from home and quite an experience (= unusual for us).
Extra Examples- an enjoyable/exciting/unusual/unforgettable experience
- He seems to have had some sort of religious experience.
- I had a bad experience with fireworks once.
- I think you will enjoy the experience of taking part in the show.
- a hair-raising experience of white-water rafting
- The sound system greatly enhances the experience of the movie.
- Does anyone have any experiences—good or bad—that they would like to share with the group?
- Early experiences shape the way we deal with crises in later life.
- It could take him years to get over this experience.
- It is a common experience to feel that an author writes well, without being able to say why.
- It was quite an experience being involved in making a television programme.
- Reliving past experiences can release powerful feelings that have been pent up too long.
- The novel is based on his experiences in the war.
- The use of drama can motivate students by allowing them to share a common experience.
- We aim to create an experience the consumer will remember.
Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective- enjoyable
- exhilarating
- good
- …
- enjoy
- go through
- have
- …
- quite an experience
- [singular] (often in compounds) what it is like for somebody to use a service, do an activity, attend an event, etc.
- We are continually looking for ways to improve the customer experience.
- Enjoy a fine dining experience with quality service.
- the… experience[singular] events or knowledge shared by all the members of a particular group in society, that influences the way they think and behave
- musical forms like jazz that emerged out of the Black American experience
Word Originlate Middle English: via Old French from Latin experientia, from experiri ‘try’. Compare with experiment and expert.
Idioms
put something down to experience
(also chalk something up to experience)
- used to say that somebody should think of a failure as being something that they can learn from
- We lost a lot of money, but we just put it down to experience.