plural learning curves
: the rate at which someone learns something new : the course of progress made in learning something
The job has a very steep learning curve. [=there is a large amount that has to be learned quickly in order to do the job]
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“Learning curve.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/learning%20curve. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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