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theoretical experience

[/ˌθɪərˈɛtɪkəl ɪkˈspɪəriəns/]
nounpl: theoretical experiences
experiência teórica
1. Knowledge or understanding gained through study, learning, or abstract reasoning rather than practical application
His theoretical experience in physics came from years of studying textbooks and attending lectures.
Sua experiência teórica em física veio de anos estudando livros e frequentando aulas.
2. Familiarity with concepts, principles, or frameworks without hands-on practical involvement
Although she had theoretical experience with coding, she needed to develop practical skills.
Embora tivesse experiência teórica em programação, ela precisava desenvolver habilidades práticas.
Synonyms
academic knowledgebook knowledgetheoretical knowledgeconceptual understandingscholarly experience
Antonyms
practical experiencehands-on experiencereal-world experienceempirical experience

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
experiência teórica
Standard usage in academic and professional contexts
São Paulo
experiência teórica
Common in business and educational settings
Portugal
experiência teórica
Widely used in academic discourse; may also use 'conhecimento teórico'

Related Idioms & Phrases

all theory and no practice
bookish knowledge
armchair philosopher
learning from books rather than life
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