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learning curve

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.



learning curve

noun

  1. a graphical representation of progress in learning

    I'm still only half way up the learning curve

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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More challenging has been the Hollywood learning curve, particularly that of American television.

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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.

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“We went through a really massive learning curve.”

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

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

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