learning curve
A 'learning curve' illustrates the rate of progress in acquiring new skills or knowledge over time, often visualized graphically.
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Definition
B2General
(common)The rate at which someone learns new information or skills.
Example
- The learning curve for using the new software was quite steep at first.
C1Graphical Representation
(technical, academic)A graph showing the increase in learning or proficiency on the vertical axis and experience or time on the horizontal axis.
Example
- The learning curve flattened out after the initial rapid progress.
C1Business
(technical, industry)A measure of production efficiency and cost reduction over time, indicating how quickly a process improves with experience.
Example
- The company analyzed the learning curve to forecast future production costs.
C1Psychology
(academic)A concept used to study how people acquire new skills and knowledge over time.
Example
- Psychologists use the learning curve to understand how quickly individuals can master new tasks.
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