Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

work experience

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.19 in modern English

Syllables: work -ex-pe-ri-ence
IPA

32

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

5

Syllables

10

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Professional experience.

Uncountable

noun

A short unpaid period of time at a workplace, to gain experience of a working environment.

British usage; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"The applicant had impressive grades, but no relevant work experience."

Usage

Uncountable
British usage

Synonyms

occupational experience internship

Questions

What does work experience mean?: Professional experience.

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