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Meaning of 'learning' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Learning [ n.]
- The acquisition of knowledge or skill; as, the learning of languages; the learning of telegraphy.
- The knowledge or skill received by instruction or study; acquired knowledge or ideas in any branch of science or literature; erudition; literature; science; as, he is a man of great learning.
2 . Learning [ p. pr. & vb. n.]
- of Learn

Meaning of 'learning' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . learning [ n]
Meaning (1):
- the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
Example in sentence:
  • the child's acquisition of language

Nearby Words:

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