Meaning of the word "work experience" in English

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work experience

US /ˈwɜːrk ɪkˌspɪriəns/
UK /ˈwɜːrk ɪkˌspɪriəns/
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Noun

1.

the experience that a person has had while working

Example:
She has extensive work experience in marketing.
His resume highlights his relevant work experience.
2.

a period of time during which a student or trainee works for a company or organization in order to get experience of a particular type of work

Example:
She did a two-week work experience placement at a local law firm.
Many schools offer work experience programs for their students.
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