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ex·pe·ri·ence
/ ikˈspi(ə)rēəns/
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n.
practical contact with and observation of facts or events:
he had already learned his lesson by painful experience.
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the knowledge or skill acquired by such means over a period of time, esp. that gained in a particular profession by someone at work:
candidates with the necessary experience.
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an event or occurrence that leaves an impression on someone:
for the younger players it has been a learning experience.
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v. [tr.]
encounter or undergo (an event or occurrence):
the company is experiencing difficulties.
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feel (an emotion):
an opportunity to experience the excitement of New York.
DERIVATIVES:
ex·pe·ri·ence·a·ble
adj.
ex·pe·ri·enc·er n.
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ABUSIVE OVERDRAFT FEES:FRANK POLLACK
Transcript from: Congressional Testimony; 11/17/2009; 700+ words
; ...cost lineof credit or we should not allow over drafting of their accounts. We wouldnote that with more than two decades of experience we find that our membersare appreciative of the responsible approach that we have taken. We offera line of credit attached...
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SCIENCE, TRANSPORTATION, COMMERCE NOMINEES:ANTHONY R. COSCIA
Transcript from: Congressional Testimony; 11/18/2009; 700+ words
; ...If confirmed, I commit tobringing my experience, both as a lawyer in the private sector...transactions. Ihave considerable public sector experience relating to the travel and transportationindustries...prevailingtransportation modes. Based on my experience at the helm of a public agencythat operates...
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SCIENCE, TRANSPORTATION, COMMERCE NOMINEES:JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER, IV
Transcript from: Congressional Testimony; 11/18/2009; 568 words
; ...facilities. With the Department`s$17 billion budget and more than 38,000 employees, I am confident yourfinancial management experience will serve you well in carrying out thesevital responsibilities. I am also pleased to welcome Mr. Suresh Kumar,the president...
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EASTERN EUROPE AMBASSADORIAL NOMINATIONS:JAMES B. WARLICK
Transcript from: Congressional Testimony; 11/18/2009; 662 words
; ...multilateral organizations and for political-military and securityissues for Europe and the former Soviet Union. These experiences have preparedme for the challenges and responsibilities as Chief of Mission at EmbassySofia. Bulgaria is a close partner...
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EASTERN EUROPE AMBASSADORIAL NOMINATIONS:ELENI TSAKOPOULOS KOUNALAKIS
Transcript from: Congressional Testimony; 11/18/2009; 700+ words
; ...Berkeley, and I hope to bring to this position, if confirmed,the benefit of my experiences in the private sector. I also hope to drawon my experiences as a trustee of the World Council of Religions for Peace,the California State World...
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FEDERAL COURT JURISDICTION OVER FOREIGN-OWNED GOVERNMENT:RICHARD GINMAN CONTRACTORS
Transcript from: Congressional Testimony; 11/18/2009; 700+ words
; ...in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition,Technology and Logistics. I have more than 38 years experience in governmentand commercial business in the fields of contracting, acquisition and financialmanagement. Before assuming...
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SCIENCE, TRANSPORTATION, COMMERCE NOMINEES:PHILIP E. COYLE, III
Transcript from: Congressional Testimony; 11/18/2009; 700+ words
; ...Energy for Science. I was recentlyasked which aspects of my experience have prepared me for the positionto which I have been nominated...private industry, and educators to apply theirskills and experience to the many national security challenges our nationfaces...
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JUDICIARY AND JUSTICE NOMINATIONS:PATRICK LEAHY
Transcript from: Congressional Testimony; 11/18/2009; 700+ words
; ...qualified to takethis next step. Judge Chin also has years of experience as lawyer in privatepractice and as a Federal prosecutor...and highly qualified nominee, who brings to the jobnot only experience but also demonstrated good judgment and skill.`` Hecontinued...
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SCIENCE, TRANSPORTATION, COMMERCE NOMINEES:SURESH KUMAR
Transcript from: Congressional Testimony; 11/18/2009; 700+ words
; ...Lockefor the Department of Commerce, and I am humbled by the opportunity towork daily to advance them. I will leverage my experience and passion ininternational business to maximize the efforts of the U.S. Commercial Servicein increasing the global competitiveness...
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MANAGING FORESTS IN RESPONSE TO CLIMATE CHANGE:TOM TIDWELL
Transcript from: Congressional Testimony; 11/18/2009; 700+ words
; ...decisions. The Forest Service alreadyhas wide breadth of experience with managing and responding to weatherextremes and natural...three decades of air pollution research,and a century of experience in scientific assessments and research thatprovides a firm...
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SIC 2095 Roasted Coffee
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of American Industries
...specialty coffee drinkers. Although weak economic conditions in 2002 were likely to affect expansion, coffeehouses continued to experience growth in the early 2000s, with more than 25 percent indicating plans in 2001 to add locations. By early 2003, the fate...
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SIC 2121 Cigars
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of American Industries
...S. cigar industry. According to an American Cancer Society study published in November 1999, "cigar smokers [also] experience a 30 percent increased death rate from heart disease before age 75." Cigar manufacturers have been combating these obstacles...
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SIC 3111 Leather Tanning and Finishing
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of American Industries
...sciences. The Leather Industry in America. The first English leather worker to come to the New World was a shoemaker named Experience Miller. Miller arrived in Plymouth Colony in 1624 and soon found that the Native Americans used bark tanning to preserve...
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SIC 3993 Signs and Advertising Specialties
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of American Industries
...approximately $3.3 billion). The 1997 Economic Census showed that the electric and non-electric sign industries continued to experience great expansion and had a combined, all-time high of $7.1 billion in sales in 1997, up from 4.9 billion in 1992...
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SIC 0723 Crop Preparation Services for Market, Except Cotton Ginning
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of American Industries
...dairy production. According to the Economic Research Services, jobs in farm-related agricultural services sectors would experience more modest growth than other sectors in the early 2000s due to the increased use of machinery, as well as other practices...
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