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/lɜːn/
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To gain knowledge or skill through study, practice, or experience.

Examples

  • They learned how to code during the workshop.
  • The team learned the basics of first aid before the trip.
  • They learned the schedule was changed.
  • The child learned that the dog was friendly.
  • The system learns to recognize faces from thousands of images.

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adapt
acquire
pick up
grasp
auto-learn
determine
fit
educate oneself
discover
figure out

Meanings

Acquire knowledge or skill

verb
education
neutral
To gain new knowledge or ability by studying, practicing, or being taught.

Examples

  • She learns a new word every day.
  • They learned how to code during the workshop.
  • We are learning to play the piano together.
  • He learned patience from his grandfather.
  • Kids learn by exploring and asking questions.
  • The team learned the basics of first aid before the trip.
  • After months of practice, she finally learned to ski.

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Find out about something

verb
information
neutral
To become aware of or discover information about a subject.

Examples

  • I learned that the meeting was postponed.
  • She learns about the latest research from journals.
  • He learned the truth after the investigation.
  • We learn that the store opens at nine.
  • They learned the schedule was changed.
  • You learn about the city’s history by walking its streets.
  • The child learned that the dog was friendly.

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Machine learning

verb
technology
technical
To enable a computer or system to improve its performance by processing data, similar to how humans learn.

Examples

  • The system learns to recognize faces from thousands of images.
  • Researchers learned that the algorithm improves with more data.
  • Our model is learning to predict stock prices.
  • The AI learns patterns that humans might miss.
  • Engineers learned how to reduce error rates in the network.
  • The program learns from user feedback automatically.
  • Scientists learned that reinforcement learning yields better results.

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Etymology

FAQ

What does learn mean?

To gain knowledge or skill through study, practice, or experience.

What is the past form of learn?

The past tense can be learned or learnt.

What is the present participle of learn?

The present participle is learning.

How is learn used in the context of technology?

It means to enable a computer or system to improve its performance by processing data, similar to human learning.

What are some synonyms for learn when it means to acquire knowledge?

study, master, pick up, absorb, grasp, understand, acquire, educate oneself.

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