learning curve
noun
1
: a curve plotting performance against practice
especially
: one graphing decline in unit costs with cumulative output
2
: the course of progress made in learning something
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Del Negro also took another approach to help in his learning curve.
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Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2024
After the six-month Evolv pilot, a survey of 600 students, staff and families indicated entry time into school buildings was faster after a two-week learning curve.
—Lilly Price, Baltimore Sun, 2 May 2024
This tool simplifies the animation process, allowing users to create captivating visuals without the steep learning curve traditionally associated with animation software.
—Jon Stojan, Detroit Free Press, 12 June 2024
City firefighters usually oppose hiring an outsider based on concerns someone from another fire agency would struggle to understand the department’s culture and would face a steep learning curve.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2024
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Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2024
After the six-month Evolv pilot, a survey of 600 students, staff and families indicated entry time into school buildings was faster after a two-week learning curve.
—Lilly Price, Baltimore Sun, 2 May 2024
This tool simplifies the animation process, allowing users to create captivating visuals without the steep learning curve traditionally associated with animation software.
—Jon Stojan, Detroit Free Press, 12 June 2024
City firefighters usually oppose hiring an outsider based on concerns someone from another fire agency would struggle to understand the department’s culture and would face a steep learning curve.
—David Garrick, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2024
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“Learning curve.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/learning%20curve. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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