experience

/ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪəns/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: experiences · experiencing · experienced

Sense 1

Meaning · English

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.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tác động lên phán đoán hoặc cảm xúc do bất kỳ sự kiện nào gây ra

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Noun

Examples

It was an experience he would not soon forget.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

An activity one has performed.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hoạt động mà một người đã thực hiện

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

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.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

là quan sát, trải qua hoặc thực hiện các hành động để thay đổi hoặc đóng góp cho kiến thức

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Verb

Examples

A 2022 report published by the Scottish Borders Council states: "Hawick has been affected more by depopulation than any other Borders town, with all parts of the town experiencing population loss, and Hawick Central is currently experiencing the highest depopulation out of the 30 Intermediate Zones

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “experience” mean?

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.

Is “experience” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.