experienced

adjective

ex·​pe·​ri·​enced ik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)st How to pronounce experienced (audio)
: made skillful or wise through experience : practiced
an experienced driver

Examples of experienced in a Sentence

The job calls for someone who is more experienced. for this delicate eye operation, seek out an experienced eye surgeon
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Funds like the iShares Global Clean Energy ETF attracted massive inflows, yet many investors who entered late experienced disappointing returns once valuations normalized. Gianluca Sidoti, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025 Again, this isn't a conventional model rocket so experienced rocketeers might scoff at it. Ian Stokes, Space.com, 23 May 2025 Led by Jasper Fu and his experienced team, Coinsub Technology was developed with deep expertise in financial technology and blockchain infrastructure. William Jones, USA Today, 22 May 2025 Some are also missing their chief meteorologists, depriving the staff of the most experienced forecaster and manager on their team. Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for experienced

Word History

First Known Use

1567, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of experienced was in 1567

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“Experienced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/experienced. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.

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experienced

adjective
ex·​pe·​ri·​enced ik-ˈspir-ē-ən(t)st How to pronounce experienced (audio)
: made skillful or wise through experience
an experienced driver

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