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learner

American  
[lur-ner] / ˈlɜr nər /

noun

  1. a person who is learning; learn; student; pupil; apprentice; trainee.


ˈlearner British  
/ ˈlɜːnə /

noun

  1. someone who is learning something; beginner

  2. (in South Africa) a school pupil

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of learner

before 1000; Middle English lerner ( e ), Old English leornere; learn, -er 1

Example Sentences

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Those benchmarks mainly measure how well AI can complete specific tasks created for human learners, rather than capturing deeper understanding.

From Science Daily

"I'm concerned it affects significantly more learners than the 22 that have had their grades raised," he said.

From BBC

Maybe I’m a slow learner, when it comes to stuff like this.

From Literature

She is a GATE-identified student, California’s designation for gifted and talented learners.

From Los Angeles Times

In a statement, the Western Cape regional authorities condemned the "senseless act", saying "no learner should ever face danger while travelling to or from school".

From BBC