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as in literacy
the understanding and information gained from being educated the learning that you get from books is just as important as the experience you get from life

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learning

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present participle of learn
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How does the noun learning differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of learning are erudition, knowledge, and scholarship. While all these words mean "what is or can be known by an individual or by humankind," learning applies to knowledge acquired especially through formal, often advanced, schooling.

a book that demonstrates vast learning

Where would erudition be a reasonable alternative to learning?

The words erudition and learning are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, erudition strongly implies the acquiring of profound, recondite, or bookish learning.

an erudition unusual even in a scholar

In what contexts can knowledge take the place of learning?

The words knowledge and learning can be used in similar contexts, but knowledge applies to facts or ideas acquired by study, investigation, observation, or experience.

rich in the knowledge of human nature

When could scholarship be used to replace learning?

While the synonyms scholarship and learning are close in meaning, scholarship implies the possession of learning characteristic of the advanced scholar in a specialized field of study or investigation.

a work of first-rate literary scholarship

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Between the lines: The results suggest students have not recovered from pandemic learning loss, but also point to socioeconomic factors like housing instability and food scarcity. Steph Solis, Axios, 17 Oct. 2024 Mental health issues can lead to self-harm or harm to others, reducing learning and safety in schools. Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Oct. 2024 The road to Rhode has been one of many learnings for the 27-year-old. Hikmat Mohammed, WWD, 16 Oct. 2024 Businesses can support research in machine learning algorithms that mimic human cognitive processes. Nikhil Jathar, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for learning 

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“Learning.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/learning. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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