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exp

n. uncountable
B1 Intermediate exp

n. a short way of writing 'experience' or 'expiration'. You often see this in video games to show how much progress you have made.

n. a common abbreviation for 'experience', particularly in gaming contexts, or for 'expiration' in commercial contexts.


SIMPLE

I need more exp to reach the next level.

CONTEXTUAL

The player spent the afternoon farming low-level monsters to gain enough exp for the boss fight.

COMPLEX

The milk carton has an exp date printed on the side, though the gaming community more frequently uses the term to track character progression.

Usage

Typically functions as a clipped form in informal writing or user interfaces; rarely used in formal academic prose.

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