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A learning curve is something specific. It is the level of knowledge over time. It has nothing to do with driving..
by kristoffer 12y ago
A learning curve is something specific. It is the level of knowledge over time.
It has nothing to do with driving..
- jacquesm 12y agoOk, so let me make it graphical for you: If the 'Y' axis of the graph is expenditure of energy or time and the 'X' axis is progress in understanding then a steep curve indicates a lot of expenditure for relatively little progress. That's the 'informal use', as in, everyday communications such as, but not limited to comments in online communities.
- kristoffer 12y agoThat is not a learning curve though... The "informal" usage stems from people not knowing what they are talking about. No need to perpetuate it if you know better.
- grndn 12y agoToo late, I'm afraid. That horse has literally* bolted. The world has decided on what "steep" means now. * http://www.salon.com/2013/08/22/according_to_the_dictionary_literally_now_also_means_figuratively_newscred/ http://www.salon.com/2013/08/22/according_to_the_dictionary_...