experience Definition

direct observation of or participation in events as a basis of knowledge

the fact or state of having been affected by or gained knowledge through direct observation or participation

practical knowledge, skill, or practice derived from direct observation of or participation in events or in a particular activity

to have experience of : undergo

to learn by experience

experience and knowledge gained through living

a long period of time during which a person has done something (such as a job)

an occurrence in which a person comes very close to dying and has memories of a spiritual experience (such as meeting dead friends and family members or seeing a white light) during the time when death was near

an experience in which a person has a feeling of being separated from his or her body and able to look at himself or herself and other people from the outside

the jobs that a person has had

to experience (something) again (as in the form of a memory)