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Definition of learning
1 : the act or experience of one that learns a computer program that makes learning fun
2 : knowledge or skill acquired by instruction or study people of good education and considerable learning
3 : modification of a behavioral tendency by experience (such as exposure to conditioning)
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Examples of learning in a Sentence
a computer program that makes learning fun
different methods of foreign language learning
The first year of college was a learning experience.
They were people of good education and considerable learning.
Recent Examples of learning from the Web
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The daily programming for children includes providing rich learning experiences aimed to help children master developmental milestone.
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Some parents can afford to pay for camps that offer memorable learning opportunities for their children.
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Still, security companies employing machine learning have claimed success in blocking most malware, not just ransomware.
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Laubhan enrolled at St. Francis Xavier School and after a year had exited its special English learning program, her husband said.
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A progressive, next-generation learning experience for children and their families.
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In his letter, Pitino described a conversation with former director of basketball operations Andre McGee upon learning of allegations McGee had hired women to dance for and have sex with players and recruits.
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The child has a severe learning disability, is developmentally delayed, has seizures and ADHD, documents said.
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Ketamine clears out the cobwebs and increases substances in the brain that improve learning.
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First Known Use of learning
before 12th century
Synonym Discussion of learning
Other Education Terms
LEARNING Defined for English Language Learners
learning
playDefinition of learning for English Language Learners
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: the activity or process of gaining knowledge or skill by studying, practicing, being taught, or experiencing something : the activity of someone who learns
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: knowledge or skill gained from learning
LEARNING Defined for Kids
learning
Definition of learning for Students
1 : the act of a person who gains knowledge or skill Travel is a learning experience.
2 : knowledge or skill gained from teaching or study They're people of great learning.
Medical Dictionary
learning
Medical Definition of learning
: the process of acquiring a modification in a behavioral tendency by experience (as exposure to conditioning) in contrast to modifications occurring because of development or a temporary physiological condition (as fatigue) of the organism; also : the modified behavioral tendency itself
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