Experienced
/ɪkˈspɪəriənst/
Definitions
2 meaningsHaving gained knowledge or skill in a particular activity, occupation, or field.
/ɪkˈspɪəriənst/
Having knowledge or skill in a particular field.
She is a very experienced doctor.
💡 Simply: Imagine you've played video games for a long time. You know all the tricks and secrets. Experienced means you've 'played the game' of something a lot, so you're really good at it.
👶 For kids: When you've done something a lot of times and you're really good at it.
More Examples
The experienced pilot expertly navigated the storm.
He's an experienced negotiator, known for his calm demeanor.
How It's Used
"We prefer to hire experienced professionals for this role."
"The experienced teacher provided excellent guidance to the students."
Encounter or undergo (an event or situation).
/ɪkˈspɪəriənst/
Undergo or encounter an event or situation.
The city experienced a major earthquake.
💡 Simply: Imagine you are eating a new food. 'Experiencing' it means you are tasting and feeling all the flavors. It's about going through something.
👶 For kids: When something happens to you, like feeling happy or sad.
More Examples
We experienced heavy traffic on the way home.
He experienced a moment of clarity during the meditation.
How It's Used
"She experienced great joy at the birth of her child."
"The patient experienced symptoms of anxiety."
From Middle English *experiencid*, past participle of *experien* (to experience), from Old French *esperiencer*, from Latin *experiri* 'to try, test, experience', from *ex-* 'out' + *periri* 'to try'.
The word 'experienced' has been used since the 14th century, initially as a verb form related to 'experiri' in Latin. Its adjective use developed later, describing someone with learned abilities.
Memory tip
Think of someone with many years on the job - they are experienced!
Word Origin
"to try, test"