learning curve
Americannoun
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Education. a graphic representation of progress in learning measured against the time required to achieve mastery.
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the process of learning upon which such a representation is based.
Her new job has a steep learning curve.
noun
Example Sentences
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This latest finding highlights that curiosity can also bolster persistence throughout a learning journey, which is often needed for deep understanding.
From Science Daily • Oct. 24, 2023
“I certainly have been on a learning journey, just like everybody else,” Bell said.
From Washington Post • Mar. 15, 2023
That hasn’t stopped Hoeft from her own personal Spanish-language learning journey.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 14, 2022
"Even when a family has access to technology, children are not always able to access it. As a result, children have suffered enormous setbacks in their learning journey."
From Reuters • Sep. 9, 2021
"I guess we're all on a learning journey."
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2020
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