work experience

noun

: the jobs that a person has had

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The school integrates four years of rigorous academics with four years of professional work experience through its corporate work study program. Christina Mayo, Miami Herald, 2 Apr. 2026 Certs are gained via an exam, work experience, and continued education. Calin Van Paris, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026 By Sarah Bence, OTR/L Bence is an occupational therapist with a range of work experience in mental healthcare settings. Sohaib Imtiaz, Verywell Health, 9 Mar. 2026 As a result, after 30 years of work experience, men out-earn women by 25%. Sophie Caldwell, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026 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 5 Apr. 2026.

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