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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This tool simplifies the animation process, allowing users to create captivating visuals without the steep learning curve traditionally associated with animation software.
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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
Pickens went through a similar learning curve as a rookie and there will be competition for playing time.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2024
The kite allows for more power and speed, creating a wild ride with a much steeper learning curve.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 11 June 2024
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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
Pickens went through a similar learning curve as a rookie and there will be competition for playing time.
—Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2024
The kite allows for more power and speed, creating a wild ride with a much steeper learning curve.
—Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 11 June 2024
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“Learning curve.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/learning%20curve. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.
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