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experience points

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A system of points which, when a predetermined amount is accumulated by a player character, causes them to level up. This is one of the core mechanics of many role-playing games.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: plural, plural-normally

Topics: games, gaming

Examples

  • He got a few experience points by killing two zombies and two spiders.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: EXP, XP, experience

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From experience + points.

Across languages

Translations

10 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 經驗值 /经验值 (jīngyànzhí) — set of points accumulated by a player character
  • Chinese Mandarin: 經驗點數 /经验点数 (jīngyàn diǎnshǔ) — set of points accumulated by a player character
  • Finnish: kokemuspiste — set of points accumulated by a player character
  • French: point d'expérience — set of points accumulated by a player character
  • German: Erfahrungspunkt — set of points accumulated by a player character
  • Hungarian: tapasztalati pont — set of points accumulated by a player character
  • Japanese: 経験値 (keikenchi) — set of points accumulated by a player character
  • Korean: 경험치 (gyeongheomchi) — set of points accumulated by a player character
  • Spanish: punto de experiencia — set of points accumulated by a player character
  • Turkish: tecrübe puanı — set of points accumulated by a player character