real-life experience
The term "real-life experience" emphasizes learning or understanding gained through direct involvement in everyday activities, contrasting with theoretical or academic knowledge.
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Definition
B2General
(common)Knowledge or skills gained from direct, practical involvement in everyday activities.
Example
- Traveling abroad provides invaluable real-life experience in understanding different cultures.
- Internships offer students real-life experience that can't be learned in a classroom.
C1LGBT
(specific)A period during which transgender individuals live full-time in their identified gender role to qualify for gender-affirming treatment.
Example
- Before undergoing surgery, Alex had to complete a year of real-life experience as part of the transition process.
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Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "real-life experience":
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