The meaning of Learning

verb

Take in or soak up (energy or a liquid or other substance) by chemical or physical action.

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Buildings can be designed to absorb and retain heat

verb

To take in a liquid, gas, or chemical

Usage examples:

The black clay soil around here doesn’t absorb water very well., fig. the country has absorbed mill…

verb

If an organization absorbs the cost of something, it pays that cost

Usage examples:

The law school has absorbed most of the expenses so far, but it may have to offer fewer places next…

verb

Take in and understand fully (information or ideas).

Usage examples:

Marie tried to assimilate the week's events

verb

To take in and make a part of your basic knowledge something learned from others, so that you can use it as your own

Usage examples:

[ t ] we hoped the students would assimilate the information contained in the lecture., [ t ] once …

verb

Begin to be.

Usage examples:

She became angry and sulked all day

verb

To start to be

Usage examples:

He became a us citizen in 1955., the days are becoming shorter., it’s becoming obvious that dorothy…

verb

Break down (food) in the alimentary canal into substances that can be absorbed and used by the body.

Usage examples:

In terms of the western view of digestion, food is digested in the stomach and passed on to the sma…

noun

A compilation or summary of material or information.

Usage examples:

A digest of their findings

verb

(of the body of a living creature) to chemically change food into smaller forms that the body can absorb and use

Usage examples:

[ t ] some people have difficulty digesting milk., he could digest an enormous amount of informatio…

noun

The process of receiving or giving systematic instruction, especially at a school or university.

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A course of education

noun

Activities that impart knowledge or skill

noun

The process of teaching or learning in a school, or the knowledge that you get from this

Usage examples:

A high school/college education, she has a master’s degree in early childhood education.

verb

Seize and hold firmly.

Usage examples:

She grasped the bottle

noun

A firm hold or grip.

Usage examples:

The child slipped from her grasp

verb

Hold firmly

noun

A direction or order.

Usage examples:

He issued instructions to the sheriff

noun

The act of teaching someone how to do something

Usage examples:

The course gives you basic instruction in car maintenance and repairs., [ + to infinitive ] the gen…

noun

Written advice and information about how to do or use something

Usage examples:

Please read the instructions carefully., follow the instructions given below to activate your card.…

noun

The action of investigating something or someone; formal or systematic examination or research.

Usage examples:

He is under investigation for receiving illicit funds

noun

The act of examining something carefully, esp. to discover the truth about it

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[ c ] a criminal investigation, [ u ] the cause of the fire is under investigation (= is being exam…

noun

The careful examination of a crime, problem, statement, etc., especially to discover the truth

Usage examples:

An investigation into sth an investigation into possible insider dealing has been begun by the stoc…

noun

A man who has people working for him, especially servants or slaves.

Usage examples:

He acceded to his master's wishes

verb

Used as a title prefixed to the name of a boy not old enough to be called ‘mr’.

Usage examples:

Master james wishart

noun

A ship or boat with a specified number of masts.

Usage examples:

A three-master

collocation

Take and lift upward

phrasal verb

Take hold of and lift or move someone or something.

Usage examples:

I reached out and picked up a magazine

phrasal verb

Go somewhere to collect someone, typically in one's car.

Usage examples:

Will you pick the children up from school?

noun

The systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions.

Usage examples:

The group carries out research in geochemistry

verb

Investigate systematically.

Usage examples:

She has spent the last five years researching her people's history

verb

A seeking for knowledge

noun

Education received at school.

Usage examples:

His parents paid for his schooling

verb

Send to school; educate.

Usage examples:

Taverier was born in paris and schooled in lyon

verb

(of fish or sea mammals) form a large group.

Usage examples:

Grey snapper schooled in shallow lagoons

noun

The devotion of time and attention to gaining knowledge of an academic subject, especially by means of books.

Usage examples:

The study of english

verb

Devote time and attention to gaining knowledge of (an academic subject), especially by means of books.

Usage examples:

I studied classics at college

verb

Applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject

verb

Devote time and attention to gaining knowledge of (an academic subject), especially by means of books.

Usage examples:

I studied classics at college

noun

The devotion of time and attention to gaining knowledge of an academic subject, especially by means of books.

Usage examples:

The study of english

noun

A detailed investigation and analysis of a subject or situation.

Usage examples:

A study of a sample of 5,000 children

verb

Study assiduously.

Usage examples:

Kids swotting for exams

noun

A person who studies very hard.

Usage examples:

That speech confirms what many people feel and fear about politicians: that they were the most desp…

Present participle of swot uk informal or child's word

phrasal verb

Provide with shelter

verb

To move something or someone from one place to another

Usage examples:

Please, take me with you!, it may rain, so take your umbrella., the suitcases were taken to madrid …

verb

To subtract one number or amount from another

Usage examples:

Take sth from sth you'll need to take $2,000 from the $8,000 to allow for tax., take sth/sb off (st…

noun

The occupation, profession, or work of a teacher.

Usage examples:

I went into teaching because i like working with children

verb

Impart knowledge to or instruct (someone) as to how to do something.

Usage examples:

She taught him to read

noun

The action of teaching a person or animal a particular skill or type of behaviour.

Usage examples:

In-service training for staff

verb

Teach (a person or animal) a particular skill or type of behaviour through practice and instruction over a period of time.

Usage examples:

The scheme trains people for promotion

noun

The process of learning the skills you need to do a particular job or activity

Usage examples:

We got two weeks of on-the-job training on how to conduct interviews.

noun

Teaching or instruction, especially of individual pupils or small groups.

Usage examples:

Private tuition in french

noun

The money paid for being taught, esp. at a college or university

noun

The activity of teaching, especially to small groups of students

Usage examples:

All students receive tuition in basic maths., university tuition fees have doubled in the last 5 ye…