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experiences

n. C / U
A2 Elementary US //ɪkˈspɪɹiənsɪz// UK //ɛkspˈiəɹɪənsɪz// ex·pe·ri·ences

n. the things that happen to you or the activities you do in your life. It can also mean the knowledge you get from doing a job or activity for a long time.

n. the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities; also refers to specific events that affect a person.


SIMPLE

She has many years of work experiences in marketing.

CONTEXTUAL

Traveling alone through South America provided him with many unique experiences that changed his perspective on life.

COMPLEX

The candidate's diverse professional experiences across three continents make her an ideal choice for managing our international expansion strategy.

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Uncountable when referring to general knowledge or skill gained over time; countable when referring to specific, individual events or incidents.

Pitfall

I have much experiences in this fieldI have much experience in this fieldWhen referring to general professional knowledge, the word is uncountable and should not be pluralized.

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