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learning curve

ˈlearning ˌcurve: listen to British English pronunciationˈlearning ˌcurve: listen to American pronunciation noun [C]

Definition

how quickly or slowly someone learns a new skill:
I've been on a steep learning curve since I started my new job.
(Definition of learning curve noun from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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