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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But, for some, there have been struggles to surpass the learning curve.
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Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 11 July 2025
There has been speculation about Devers slotting in that spot, but O'Hearn wouldn't have the learning curve.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
Kick Turn is also similarly well-executed beyond the initial learning curve.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 8 July 2025
Each model poses challenges, but creating a long, unbroken strand or ribbon can involve a learning curve, especially with a handheld model.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 July 2025
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Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 11 July 2025
There has been speculation about Devers slotting in that spot, but O'Hearn wouldn't have the learning curve.
—Drew Vonscio, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
Kick Turn is also similarly well-executed beyond the initial learning curve.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 8 July 2025
Each model poses challenges, but creating a long, unbroken strand or ribbon can involve a learning curve, especially with a handheld model.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 4 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for learning curve
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“Learning curve.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/learning%20curve. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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