learning curve

noun

1. Education. a graphic representation of progress in learning measured against the time required to achieve mastery.
2. the process of learning upon which such a representation is based:

   Her new job has a steep learning curve.

learning curve

noun

1. a graphical representation of progress in learning

   I'm still only half way up the learning curve

Example Sentences

When it comes to technology and science, the learning curve is not really linear—it’s very exponential.

From MIT Technology Review

As brands are starting to diversify, they can face a learning curve with other platforms, according to Maddy Duyck, media director at Dagger, a full service creative shop.

From Digiday

I’ve driven Spot around a few times in person — and like those, there’s a bit of a learning curve here.

From TechCrunch

One problem with this genre of games is that there can be a serious learning curve.

From Popular-Science

This is Nash’s life now that Brooklyn’s stars are aligned, and he must adjust quickly to raised expectations and an accelerated learning curve.

From Washington Post

She says she hopes that learning curve will apply some day in the case of gay Palestinians.

From The Daily Beast

I am cognizant of the learning curve and the importance of understanding the process of manufacturing, concept to delivery.

From The Daily Beast

When it happens to you, it doesn't matter what age or how, it is a very steep learning curve.

From The Daily Beast

As in Egypt with the Muslim Brotherhood, groups that have long been denied power face a steep learning curve upon entering office.

From The Daily Beast

“The learning curve is going to be very steep for the coalition government,” she said.

From The Daily Beast

Draw a learning curve similar to the one on page 95, showing the increase in skill.

From Project Gutenberg

An example of the latter class of changes in the learning curve.

From Project Gutenberg

This gives twelve practice periods for the construction of a learning curve.

From Project Gutenberg

Another characteristic of the learning curve is the presence of the so-called "plateaus."

From Project Gutenberg