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experiencing

v. · n.
US //ɪkˈspɪɹiənsɪŋ// UK //ɛkspˈiəɹɪənsɪŋ// ex·pe·ri·enc·ing
  1. 1 living through an event (v.)
    B1 Intermediate

    feeling or living through a specific situation or event right now.

    undergoing or being affected by a particular event, state, or sensation. This form functions as the present participle in continuous tenses.

    Example

    The city is currently experiencing heavy rain and strong winds.

    Example

    Many small businesses are experiencing significant financial difficulties due to the sudden increase in energy costs and supply chain disruptions.

    Usage

    Often used in the present continuous to describe temporary problems or physical sensations.
  2. 2 the process of feeling (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Academic

    the process of having a feeling or going through a situation.

    the action or state of undergoing an experience. This gerund use focuses on the process itself rather than the specific event.

    Example

    The experiencing of joy is a natural part of human life.

    Example

    The author focuses on the subjective experiencing of time, rather than its objective measurement by clocks.

    Usage

    Common in psychological or philosophical contexts to describe the nature of human perception.

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