01 n. The acquisition of knowledge or skill; as, the learning of languages; the learning of telegraphy.
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1.
The acquisition of knowledge or skill; as, the learning of languages; the learning of telegraphy.
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2.
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.
Phrases & compounds
Book learning —
See under Book.
Syn.
Literature; erudition; lore; scholarship; science; letters. See Literature.