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as in literacy
the understanding and information gained from being educated the learning that you get from books is just as important as the experience you get from life

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learning

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verb

present participle of learn
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How does the noun learning differ from other similar words?

Some common synonyms of learning are erudition, knowledge, and scholarship. While all these words mean "what is or can be known by an individual or by humankind," learning applies to knowledge acquired especially through formal, often advanced, schooling.

a book that demonstrates vast learning

Where would erudition be a reasonable alternative to learning?

The words erudition and learning are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, erudition strongly implies the acquiring of profound, recondite, or bookish learning.

an erudition unusual even in a scholar

In what contexts can knowledge take the place of learning?

The words knowledge and learning can be used in similar contexts, but knowledge applies to facts or ideas acquired by study, investigation, observation, or experience.

rich in the knowledge of human nature

When could scholarship be used to replace learning?

While the synonyms scholarship and learning are close in meaning, scholarship implies the possession of learning characteristic of the advanced scholar in a specialized field of study or investigation.

a work of first-rate literary scholarship

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Recent Examples of learning
Noun
That interaction, Riki said, has become a powerful learning tool and source of motivation for the schoolgirl. Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 2025 Turing Award: The award, often called the Nobel Prize of computing, was given to Andrew Barto and Richard Sutton, the developers of a technique called reinforcement learning that is vital to chatbots. Eli Tan, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
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But Ohio State won and Jackson began learning from his mistakes. Cameron Teague Robinson, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024 This conclusion was reached from analysts at the online learning platform compiling skills and course enrolment data from 2023 and 2024, and using this to forecast trends for the new year. Rachel Wells, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for learning
Recent Examples of Synonyms for learning
Noun
  • This will expand credit access and improve financial literacy among entrepreneurs.
    Sarvesh Baveja, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Empowers parents with strategies to shield children from the dangers of social media while fostering digital literacy.
    Delano Massey, Axios, 23 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The future of content creation lies not in choosing between human or artificial intelligence, but in mastering their combination.
    Ian Shepherd, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
  • The key to mastering the look, according to A-list manicurist Tinu Bello?
    Ranyechi Udemezue, Vogue, 28 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Three Missouri residents are charged with child neglect Police have charged three Missouri residents with child neglect after discovering a small child under their care in severe physical distress.
    Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Although cookbook clubs have been around for decades, the pandemic ushered in a new wave of get-togethers, with many discovering the phenomenon on TikTok.
    Andrew Zucker, Glamour, 26 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • But now, there’s a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, known for his wide-ranging insider knowledge.
    David Phelan, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Thomas is known for sharing his knowledge of Chicago’s history, such as how the Loop got the area code 312, on his Instagram and TikTok accounts.
    Shanzeh Ahmad, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Young people also are realizing that clicking on other people's exaggerated lifestyles doesn't lead to a positive frame of mind.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
  • No, the real jolt came from realizing the true breadth of Jacinto’s range.
    Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Prosecutors allege his long-standing ties to Chinese law enforcement were instrumental in earlier efforts to intimidate dissidents, including locating a pro-democracy activist in California.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
  • That involves meticulously separating the kidneys, removing fat and locating the necessary veins and arteries.
    Rob Stein, NPR, 17 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Thanks to President Trump for working to return education to the states.
    Christopher Tremoglie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Mar. 2025
  • So, how might Trump’s efforts to eliminate the longtime department affect American education?
    Meredith Kile, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Saint Alphonsus is still seeing some sporadic RSV cases and typical COVID cases for this time of year, Kitamura said.
    Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 5 Jan. 2025
  • The games have been about playing spoiler in the NFC playoff picture and seeing what on this 2024 roster is transferrable to the future.
    Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025

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