Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

firsthand

adjective

/ˈfɜrstˌhænd/

Definition

Gained by direct experience or observation, rather than through someone else’s account.

Examples

She has firsthand experience of the challenges faced by teachers.
Reading the original documents gives you a firsthand understanding of historical events.
His firsthand account of the incident was detailed and informative.

Meaning

The term ‘firsthand’ refers to information or experiences that are obtained directly from the source, providing an immediate and unmediated perspective.