experience definition

1. the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
• examples: a man of experience
• examples: experience is the best teacher
2. the content of direct observation or participation in an event
• examples: he had a religious experience
• examples: he recalled the experience vividly
3. an event as apprehended
• examples: a surprising experience
• examples: that painful experience certainly got our attention
4. go or live through
• examples: We had many trials to go through
• examples: he saw action in Viet Nam
5. go through (mental or physical states or experiences)
• examples: get an idea
• examples: experience vertigo
• examples: get nauseous
• examples: receive injuries
• examples: have a feeling