perit-, perien-, peri-

1. A particular instance of personally encountering or undergoing something: "The woman's encounter with the bear on the hiking trail was a frightening experience."
2. The process or fact of personally observing, encountering, or undergoing something; such as, teaching experience.
3. The observing, encountering, or undergoing of things generally as they occur in the course of time: to learn from experience; the range of human experience.
4. Knowledge or practical wisdom gained from what one has observed, encountered, or undergone: a man of experience.
5. In philosophy, the totality of the cognitions given by perception; all that is perceived, understood, and remembered.

1. A special skill, opinion, or knowledge about a particular endeavor, field, or sphere of activity or interest: Jack was very good at dancing and his expertise was a result of many years of training and taking part in competitions.
2. Expert advice or judgement: The special knowledge, counsel, and expertise that the lawyer presented was much appreciated by his clients. © ALL rights are reserved.
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