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Personal Experience

Definition

Personal experience refers to the firsthand knowledge or understanding gained through one's own encounters, actions, or involvement in a particular situation or event.

Analogy

Think of personal experience as your own unique recipe for understanding. Just like following a recipe allows you to create a delicious dish, drawing from personal experiences helps you develop a deeper comprehension of a topic.

Related terms

Observations: Observations involve actively watching and noting details about people, events, or phenomena to gather information and gain insights.

Credible Information: Credible information refers to reliable and trustworthy data or facts that have been verified by reputable sources.

Empirical Evidence: Empirical evidence is based on direct observation or experience and is used to support claims or arguments with real-world examples.

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