experienced

/ɪkˈspɪɹ.i.ənst/

UK: /ɪkˈspɪə.ɹɪənst/

ꞮKSPꞮɹ · i · ənst (3 syllables)

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American (Lessac) (medium)
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Definition

Having experience and skill in a subject.

Etymology

From experience + -ed.

Example Sentences

  • "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."
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