experienced
/ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
Having experience and skill in a subject.
Adjective
Examples
The story struck the depressingly familiar note with which true stories ring in the tried ears of experienced policemen. No one queried it. It was in the classic pattern of human weakness, mean and embarrassing and sad.
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
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “experienced” mean?
Having experience and skill in a subject.
Is “experienced” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.