experiential

adjective

ik-ˌspir-ē-ˈen(t)-shəl How to pronounce experiential (audio)
Definition of experientialnext
as in empirical
based on observation or experience possesses the kind of experiential knowledge that is gained only from a long and eventful life

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Recent Examples of experiential The program emphasizes practical skills and experiential learning, preparing students for immediate entry into the business world. — Gerald Bradshaw, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025 This strong alumni network, along with SCAD’s focus on collaboration and experiential learning, is a source of pride for Reeve-Rabb, who’s particularly excited for next year’s awards season. — Spenser Mestel, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Feb. 2025 Those funds went toward Local Coastal Programs and Whale Tail grants, which provide funding for educational and experiential programs on the coast. — Jenavieve Hatch, Sacramento Bee, 26 Feb. 2025 The Waldorf approach—rooted in experiential learning, artistic expression, and outdoor exploration—is seamlessly woven into the CLAP method. — Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for experiential
Recent Examples of Synonyms for experiential
  1. empirical
  2. objective
  3. experimental
Adjective
  • There's empirical evidence that supports the fact that all kinds of diverse projects do well and make money.
    — Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 7 Mar. 2025
  • When asked about commercial goals for Tsunami Sea — considering that Eternal Blue peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard 200, its follow-up could become the band’s first 10 entry — Mageau shrugs off anything empirical.
    — Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of empirical
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  • That offers a more objective way to assess risk than your emotional reaction to losing money on investment.
    — Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Not only will this proposal protect the homebuyers, but will preserve the reputation and integrity of the Realtor and seller by ensuring that the transaction is in part based upon objective information from a licensed professional home inspector.
    — Dean Pedon, Hartford Courant, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of objective
Adjective
  • Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore, who piloted Boeing's experimental Starliner spacecraft in June 2024, were supposed to be away from Earth for about eight days.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Taara is the latest project to spring from X—Alphabet’s experimental hub that produced AI lab Google Brain and Waymo’s self-driving cars—and has its origins in a concept called Loon.
    — Michael Teo Van Runkle, Ars Technica, 17 Mar. 2025
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“Experiential.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/experiential. Accessed 22 Mar. 2025.

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