experience points

noun

experience points

noun

Etymology From experience + points.

1

Games, Gaming Plural normally 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.

  • He got a few experience points by killing two zombies and two spiders.
Derived terms
EXP, XP
Related terms
skill point

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