experience-n; 2 Senses

Sense Number 1: wisdom

Commentary: (mass noun) the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

Examples:
He is a man of experience.
Experience is the best teacher.
I've learned the value of honesty through years of experience.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 2.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: incident

Commentary: EXPERIENCE[+event] (count noun) the content of direct observation or participation in an event

Examples:
He had a religious experience.
He recalled the experience vividly.
That painful experience certainly got our attention.
Fido said, Finding George drinking from his water bowl was a surprising experience.
I've learned the value of honesty from my many experiences.

Mappings:
PropBank: experience.01
WordNet 2.0 Sense Numbers: 2 3