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adoption curve

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noun

  1. a curve on a graph plotting the number of people using a new product against the time from its initial release

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“It’s the early phase of the adoption curve of AI,” he said.

From Washington Post • Apr. 23, 2023

Where are we on the adoption curve with blockchain technology?

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2022

But for a lot of people, it’s going to be where they personally are on the adoption curve.

From The Verge • Jun. 9, 2020

“The adoption curve has gotten from nice to have to must have,” said Lerner.

From Reuters • Jun. 19, 2019

At Baidu we have passed the knee of that adoption curve.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 7, 2017