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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Example Sentences

More challenging has been the Hollywood learning curve, particularly that of American television.

From Los Angeles Times

It was a learning curve, let’s say, and I had to navigate how I would deal with life-threatening or close calls moving forward.

From Los Angeles Times

“We went through a really massive learning curve.”

From The Wall Street Journal

And there is a bit of a learning curve, particularly because of the motion-capture technology used, which can make movements awkward.

From Los Angeles Times

Another learning curve for Larter was his encounter with England's tour manager.

From BBC