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

Examples of learning curve in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Johnston has to handle student turnover every semester while students covering events such as government meetings face a steep learning curve and need support. — Pamela E. Walck, The Conversation, 29 Oct. 2026

Agyabeng’s learning curve has been impressive off the field, too. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026

Rushing went through a learning curve juggling his defensive and offensive responsibilities, and navigating intense online scrutiny of his outbursts on the field and in the dugout. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Meanwhile, the festival’s international talent offered their perspective on the learning curve of filmmaking. — Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1903, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for learning curve

• conserve
• deserve
• manoeuvre
• observe
• preserve
• reserve
• subserve
• mirv
• nerve
• serve
• swerve
• verve