experience

1. experience (noun) — sense 1

Definition: The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

Example: It was an experience he would not soon forget.

Concept: Опыт

Polarities of the concept

2. experience (noun) — sense 2

Definition: An activity one has performed.

3. experience (noun) — sense 3

Definition: A collection of events and/or activities from which an individual or group may gather knowledge, opinions, and skills.

Example: Virtually all employers now require jobseekers to have work experience even for entry-level roles. Many believe this will hurt companies in the long run.

4. experience (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To observe certain events; undergo a certain feeling or process; or perform certain actions that may alter one or contribute to one's knowledge, opinions, or skills.

Example: A 2022 report published by the Scottish Borders Council states: "Hawick has been affected more by depopulation than any other Borders town, with all parts of the town experiencing population loss, and Hawick Central is currently experiencing the highest depopulation out of the 30 Intermediate Zones in Scottish Borders."