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work experience

noun

: the jobs that a person has had

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New grads with up to four years’ work experience are expected to see stronger wage growth next year, according to Glassdoor research. Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 26 Nov. 2025 By Sarah Bence, OTR/L Bence is an occupational therapist with a range of work experience in mental healthcare settings. Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 26 Nov. 2025 Social Security evaluates disability claims by considering age, work experience and education to determine if someone can adjust to other types of work. Lisa Rein, Arkansas Online, 23 Nov. 2025 Applicants must meet statutory eligibility requirements, including a high school education or two years of qualifying work experience, among other criteria. Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for work experience

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“Work experience.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20experience. Accessed 4 Dec. 2025.

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