learning curve

American  

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.

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learning curve British  

noun

1. a graphical representation of progress in learning

   I'm still only half way up the learning curve

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learning curve

Kenya's National Police Service told the BBC: "There are huge lessons picked from the day's events," which had "formed a fundamental learning curve for a better, more professional application in the future."

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

But she also faced a steep learning curve as a first-time candidate.

From Slate ● Aug. 26, 2026

After a mediocre launch last month, the analysts reckon that gamers’ biggest complaints include a steep learning curve at first, substantial time required for gameplay and not enough in-game rewards.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

“The learning curve isn’t that steep,” Choudhury said.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 18, 2026

So the engineers, who knew more about flying vehicles than any others, began scaling the next learning curve.

From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly

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