higher learning
ˈhaɪə ˈlɜːnɪŋ
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Definition of higher learning - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

schooleducation at university or college, often with advanced study or research
  • She pursued higher learning at a top university.
  • After military service, he returned to higher learning.
  • Institutions of higher learning hosted the conference.
academia tertiary education
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Expressions with higher

higher beingn.
superior entity with power over humans
Many people pray to a higher being for guidance.
higher powern.
authority or force believed to be greater than oneself
In recovery programs, participants are often encouraged to surrender to a higher power.
higher selfn.
idealized version of oneself with best qualities
Strive to become your higher self every day.
higher than a kiteadj.
very much under the influence of drugs
After the party, he was higher than a kite.
shift into higher gearv.
increase effort or speed in an activity
The team needs to shift into higher gear to win.
take the higher roadv.
choose to act morally or with integrity
Even when insulted, she decided to take the higher road.

Expressions with learning

steep learning curven.
process that requires quick learning to succeed
Starting a new job often involves a steep learning curve.
seat of learningn.
place known for teaching and scholarship, often with strong reputation
She dreamed of studying at a famed seat of learning.
temple of learningn.
institution where people go to gain knowledge
The library is a temple of learning for many students.
the torch of learningn.
responsibility to spread education and knowledge
Teachers hold the torch of learning in their communities.
language learningn.
the process of acquiring knowledge of a language
She dedicated five years to language learning.
learning abilityn.
speed at which one learns new things
His learning ability allowed him to quickly master the new software.
online learningn.
education conducted over the internet
Online learning allows students to study from anywhere in the world.
continuous learningn.
ongoing process of gaining new knowledge or skills throughout time
Continuous learning helps workers keep up with changes in their industry.
distance learningn.
learning happens when teacher and student are not together
Distance learning lets you study from home.
learning curven.
rate of a person's progress in gaining experience or new skills
She climbed the steep learning curve of digital marketing quickly.

Terms related to higher learning

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highlearncampuscollegecurriculumdegreegraduateresearchscholarshipuniversity

Terms with higher learning included in their meaning

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academyn.
education
institution for higher learning like college
seat of learningn.
higher learning
place known for teaching and scholarship, often with strong reputation
uniabbr.
abr: university
place for higher learning after high school
further one's educationv.
education
continue learning by joining more classes or higher study programs
UCBacr.
acr: University of California, Berkeley
famous school in California for higher learning
UCSCacr.
acr: University of California, Santa Cruz
school in California for higher learning
UCSDacr.
acr: University of California, San Diego
school for higher learning
UCSFacr.
acr: University of California, San Francisco
school for higher learning and research

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  1. French:les études supérieures, ...
  2. German:höhere Bildung, ...
  3. Italian:istruzione superiore, ...
  4. Spanish:educación superior, ...
  5. Portuguese:ensino superior, ...
  6. Chinese:高等教育, ...
  7. Japanese:高等教育, ...
  8. Arabic:تَعْلِيم عَال, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַשְׂכָּלָה גְּבוֹהָה, ...
  10. Russian:высшее образование, ...
  11. Ukrainian:вища освіта, ...
  12. Hindi:उच्च शिक्षा, ...
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