learning

/'lə:niɳ/
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learning

A child is learning to read a colorful picture book.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The acquisition of knowledge or skills through study, experience, or being taught: "Learning" refers to the process of gaining understanding, information, or abilities.
    • Knowledge acquired through such a process: "Learning" can also refer to the accumulated body of knowledge or erudition a person possesses.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • Online platforms have revolutionized the process of learning.
    • Her extensive learning in classical literature is widely respected.
    • The learning of a new language requires patience and practice.
Advanced Usage
  • "A learning experience": An event or situation from which one gains useful knowledge, even if it is difficult.
    • Failing the project was a tough but valuable learning experience.
  • "Lifelong learning": The ongoing, voluntary pursuit of knowledge for personal or professional development throughout one's life.
    • The university promotes the concept of lifelong learning.
  • "Machine learning": A type of artificial intelligence where computer systems improve their performance based on data and experience without explicit programming.
    • The app uses machine learning to personalize its recommendations.
Variants and Related Words
  • Learn (verb): To gain knowledge or skill.
    • Children learn quickly through play.
  • Learned (adjective): Having or showing profound knowledge.
    • He wrote a learned article on medieval history.
  • Learner (noun): A person who is learning.
    • The course is suitable for both beginner and advanced learners.
Synonyms
  • Acquisition: The act of gaining possession or skill.
  • Education: The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction.
  • Scholarship: Academic study or achievement; learning at a high level.
  • Erudition: Profound knowledge from reading and study.
Related Phrases
  • Learning curve: The rate of a person's progress in gaining experience or new skills.
    • The software has a steep learning curve for new users.
  • Learning disability: A condition giving rise to difficulties in acquiring knowledge and skills.
    • Schools provide support for students with learning disabilities.
Related Idioms
  • "A little learning is a dangerous thing": Knowing a little about something can make one overconfident and lead to mistakes.
    • He tried to fix the electrical wiring himself, proving that a little learning is a dangerous thing.
learning

A child is learning to read a colorful picture book.

Noun
  1. profound scholarly knowledge
  2. the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
    • the child's acquisition of language