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Definition first-hand in American English

first-hand adjective

adjective
/ˌfɜrstˈhænd/
1

obtained directly from someone who is involved in something

Example

first-hand information

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1.1

gained by doing something yourself

Example

first-hand experience

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Definition first-hand in American English