learning curve
noun
1
: a curve plotting performance against practice
especially
: one graphing decline in unit costs with cumulative output
2
: the course of progress made in learning something
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For anyone new to the format, Hewitt said to expect a learning curve.
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Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
The rules are simple, the equipment is minimal and the learning curve is short enough that beginners can hold a rally within minutes.
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Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Eventually the learning curve must sharpen.
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Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
In regard to his tight end learning curve, Franks has climbed uphill at his own pace.
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Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2026
The rules are simple, the equipment is minimal and the learning curve is short enough that beginners can hold a rally within minutes.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Eventually the learning curve must sharpen.
—
Kalen Lumpkins,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
In regard to his tight end learning curve, Franks has climbed uphill at his own pace.
—
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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“Learning curve.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/learning%20curve. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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