Experience
10 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
Practical knowledge, skill, or observation gained through direct participation in events or activities. The accumulation of knowledge or abilities acquired over time through doing something.
“Her ten years of experience in marketing made her the ideal candidate for the position.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ɪkˈspɪə.ri.ens/
Syllables
ex·pe·ri·ence
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Wordle
Contains five E's and unique X; features the -ENCE ending pattern
Scrabble
Worth 22 points; the X (8 pts) makes this highly valuable for strategic placement
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