experienced

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adjective

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

experienced

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past tense and past participle of experience entry 2

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Examples of experienced in a Sentence

Adjective The job calls for someone who is more experienced. for this delicate eye operation, seek out an experienced eye surgeon
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This one was especially meaningful for 2010 Morton graduate Jimmy McCormack, an experienced assistant, including the previous two seasons as the Trojans’ offensive coordinator. — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026 O’Leary has helped himself by adding lots of experienced assistant coaches and former head coaches. — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026 Austin, the veteran cornerback, was the most experienced defensive player released. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026 Organizations often compete for the same experienced talent rather than asking who is creating the capability everyone wants to hire. — Sheila Callaham, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for experienced

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

experience entry 1 + -ed entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1541, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of experienced was in 1541

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“Experienced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/experienced. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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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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