To pass or elapse (time); to indicate that a period of time has gone by (often used as 〜を経る / 〜を経て).
数年を経て、彼女はついに医師になった。
After several years, she finally became a doctor.
時を経て、その作品は再評価された。
With time, that work was re-evaluated.
月日を経るごとに彼の傷は癒えていった。
As the months passed, his wound healed.
To pass through or go through a place or stage; to proceed via some point or process.
この川は市街地を経て海へ注ぐ。
This river flows through the city and then into the sea.
大阪を経て東京へ向かった。
We went to Tokyo via Osaka.
プロジェクトは複数の段階を経て完成した。
The project was completed after going through several stages.
To experience or undergo something; to go through trials, changes, or processes that shape progression.
多くの試練を経て、彼はリーダーとして成長した。
After many trials, he grew into a leader.
その会社は再編を経て業績を回復した。
The company regained performance after undergoing restructuring.
長い研修を経て、彼女は専門知識を身につけた。
After long training, she acquired specialized knowledge.