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

Hadjar was also on hand for Thursday's splashy big reveal, as was Red Bull boss Laurent Mekies, who said the sweeping regulatory changes and a new engine would make for a steep learning curve.

From Barron's

But when more potholes open up after a soaking, there’s a painful — and at times expensive — learning curve for memorizing all the new locations, Shin said.

From Los Angeles Times

There is a steep learning curve, but teams of robots can learn collaboratively, with each lesson propagated through the fleet.

From Barron's

The first season was a learning curve in other ways for the MrBeast team.

From The Wall Street Journal

The 39-year-old admits it has been a "steep learning curve" as he swaps out the set pieces for the stethoscope in his new role at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff.

From BBC