" learn "

 [ "learn" ]

1: A permanent change in response behavior to a stimulus

  * e.g.,  ... I learned that smoking is bad - so I quit! 

 [ "learn" ]

2: learned

  * e.g.,  ... I am learning Spanish - Donde estan la biblioteca? 

 [ "learn" ]

1: To teach someone something.

  * e.g.,  ... I'll Learn you how to code c++! 

 [ "learning" ]

1: The active and dynamic process of acquiring skills and understandings which are needed for survival and well-being. At the individual level, learning improves the quality of life of the participant. At a broader social level, it has the potential to transform cultures, societies, politics and the world we live in. The most profound period of learning takes place in childhood where accelerated development of the brain takes place (researchers estimate that around 16 billion synaptic receptors per second are developing in the brains of children between 12 - 18 months of age). Tragically, the damaging effects of childhood trauma, stress, neglect and exposure to drugs and alcohol in the uterus are affecting the physical development of an alarming number of children. This has frightening implications, not only for the life prospects and outcomes of individuals but also for society as a whole. Learning is a cornerstone for participation in life at every level. It is what makes humans the most powerful and influential species on the planet. It is vital that lifelong learning be nurtured, respected and participated in by all.

  * e.g.,  ... Learning is as natural as breathing and is equally essential. 

 [ "Learn" ]

1: To persuade someone to your way of thinking via violent means.

  * e.g.,  ... "I'll learn you good!" (Followed by a slap) 

 [ "Learn" ]

1: To learn is to acquire knowledge of a chosen area of study. IT IS NOT TO TEACH SOMEONE SOMETHING! The learner is taught not learned.

  * e.g.,  ... karate kid learns how to fight, the master teaches 

 [ "Learnings" ]

1: Failed attempts masked as valuable learning experience, oftentimes made by overpaid consultants and strategists.

  * e.g.,  ... Yes, we spent $500k on this pilot that didn’t produce any measurable results, but we have captured many learnings that will propel our next project forward. 

 [ "Learn" ]

1: To eat or ingest. From ancient Welsh "lddrwn" meaning "to swallow".

  * e.g.,  ... Man, I'm hungry, let's learn. 

 [ "learned" ]

1: To be taught the proper procedure after making an obviously stupid mistake.

  * e.g.,  ... "Dang son, you just got learned!" 

 [ "learned" ]

2: To be owned due to a lack of knowledge.

  * e.g.,  ... Maybe next time, you'll pay attention fool. LEARNED. 

 [ "Learnings" ]

1: A word frequently used by Manny and Fred to describe things learned in the field.

  * e.g.,  ... The learnings in the field suggest we should go after homeowners over hoteliers. 

 [ "learnative" ]

1: full of learning

  * e.g.,  ... school is very learnative.