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learning curve

American

noun

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

Her new job has a steep learning curve.

learning curve British

noun

a graphical representation of progress in learning

I'm still only half way up the learning curve

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The independent learning setup only served to fuel my competitive streak.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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