experience point

American  

[ik-speer-ee-uhns point] / ɪkˈspɪər i əns ˌpɔɪnt /

noun

1. (in role-playing games and video games) a unit of count used to measure the progress of a player character through a character level. EXP, XP

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Etymology

Origin of experience point

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

Megacap IPOs often experience sharp pullbacks after initial surges, as seen with Cerebras Systems halving from $400 to $200.

From Barron's • Jun. 13, 2026

A stock that outperforms for years can still experience sharp drawdowns tied to earnings misses, regulatory shifts, leadership changes or broader sector rotations.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 28, 2026

Immediately after her release, she began to experience sharp pains in her stomach, according to a claim she filed against the federal government.

From Salon • Oct. 22, 2025

The yuan is unlikely to experience sharp volatility as China's economic fundamentals, balance of payments and foreign exchange reserves are generally stable, the state-run Economic Daily said.

From Reuters • Aug. 22, 2023

It was only a little morning's experience, sharp words, misunderstandings; but the child was young, far from home and her mother, and it seemed hard to her.

From Mae Madden by Mason, Mary Murdoch