learning
1learning — UK US /ˈlɜːnɪŋ/ noun [U] ► the process of getting an understanding of something by studying it or by experience: »Knowledge and learning are essential factors for achieving successful outcomes. »Continuous learning and acquiring new skills are… …
2Learning — Learn ing, n. [AS. leornung.] 1. The acquisition of knowledge or skill; as, the learning of languages; the learning of telegraphy. [1913 Webster] 2. The knowledge or skill received by instruction or study; acquired knowledge or ideas in any… …
3learning — (n.) O.E. leornung learning, study, from leornian (see LEARN (Cf. learn)). Learning curve attested by 1907 …
4learning — I noun acquired knowledge, acquirements, acquisition of knowledge, analysis, attainment, body of knowledge, common knowledge, comprehension, discipline, edification, education, enlightenment, erudition, experience, extensive knowledge,… …
5learning — erudition, scholarship, *knowledge, science, information, lore Analogous words: *culture, cultivation, breeding, refinement: enlightenment (see corresponding verb at ILLUMINATE) …
6learning — [n] education, knowledge acquirements, attainments, culture, erudition, information, letters, literature, lore, research, scholarship, schooling, science, study, training, tuition, wisdom; concepts 274,409 Ant. ignorance …
7learning — ► NOUN ▪ knowledge or skills acquired through study or by being taught …
8learning — [lʉr′niŋ] n. [ME lerning < OE leornung < leornian, to LEARN] 1. the acquiring of knowledge or skill 2. acquired knowledge or skill; esp., much knowledge in a special field SYN. INFORMATION …
9Learning — Learn and Learned redirect here. For other uses, see Learn (disambiguation) and Learned (disambiguation). Neuropsychology Topics …
10learning — /lerr ning/, n. 1. knowledge acquired by systematic study in any field of scholarly application. 2. the act or process of acquiring knowledge or skill. 3. Psychol. the modification of behavior through practice, training, or experience. [bef. 900; …
