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experience-driven

|ex-per-i-ence-driv-en|

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/ɪkˈspɪriəns ˌdrɪvən/

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/ɪkˈspɪəriəns ˌdrɪvən/

guided by experience

Etymology
Etymology Information

'experience-driven' originates from the combination of 'experience' and 'driven,' where 'experience' comes from Latin 'experientia,' meaning 'trial, experiment,' and 'driven' is the past participle of 'drive,' from Old English 'drīfan,' meaning 'to force, compel.'

Historical Evolution

'experience' evolved from Latin 'experientia' through Old French 'experience' into Middle English 'experience,' while 'driven' evolved from Old English 'drīfan' to Middle English 'driven.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'experience' meant 'trial or experiment,' and 'driven' meant 'compelled or forced.' Over time, 'experience-driven' evolved to mean 'guided by personal experiences.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

motivated or guided by personal experiences.

The company's approach is experience-driven, focusing on customer feedback.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45