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learning definition

learn·ing (lʉr′niŋ)

noun

  1. the acquiring of knowledge or skill
  2. acquired knowledge or skill; esp., much knowledge in a special field

Etymology: ME lerning < OE leornung < leornian, to learn

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learning Synonyms

learning

n.

knowledge, lore, scholarship, training; see education 1, knowledge 1. See syn. study at knowledge.


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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

learning Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • personalize: The whole initiative toward personalizing learning has to be done in online environments.

Adjective modifier

  • lifelong: What about local schools, training facilities, lifelong learning?

Modifies a noun

  • curve: When the initial learning curve is so steep getting to be equally productive when moving from another OS to Linux can be daunting.

Noun used with modifier

  • distance: Step 3 Study at Home for your NVQ plumbing theory course through distance learning.
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learning quotes

In youth open your mind, And let all learning in; Words the head does not shape Are worthless, out and in. Words wit has not salted,No nearer the heart than the lip, Are nothing more than wind, A puppy's insolent yelp.

-Anonymous

Young children [are] sooner allured by love than driven by beating to attain good learning.

-Ascham, Roger

   I am of the firm belief that everybody could write books and I never understand why they don't. After all, everybody speaks.Once the grammar has been learnt it is simply talking on paper and in time learning what not to say.

-Bainbridge, Dame Beryl Margaret

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