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Definition of work experience noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

work experience

noun
 
/ˈwɜːk ɪkspɪəriəns/
 
/ˈwɜːrk ɪkspɪriəns/
[uncountable]
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  1. the work or jobs that you have done in your life so far
    • The opportunities available will depend on your previous work experience and qualifications.
    • What kind of work experience do you have?
    Topics Working lifeb1
  2. (British English) a period of time that a young person, especially a student, spends working in a company as a form of training
    • Students do work experience in local firms.
    • He's doing a month's unpaid work experience with an engineering company.
    compare internshipTopics Working lifeb1
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