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book learning

noun

  1. knowledge acquired by reading books, as distinguished from that obtained through observation and experience.
  2. formal education:

    She thought that common sense was just as important as book learning.



book-learning

noun

  1. knowledge gained from books rather than from direct personal experience
  2. formal education
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ²ú´Ç´Ç°ì-±ô±ð²¹°ù²Ô·±ð»å [book, -lur-nid, -lurnd], adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of book learning1

First recorded in 1580–90
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In supple pentameter, Shakespeare explores the difference between the book learning the young men meant to engage in and the learning that emerges, despite their plans, from “the prompting eyes of beauty’s tutors.â€

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The two poles of big American game shows are “Jeopardy,†the high-stakes egghead showdown that rewards book learning, and “The Price Is Right,†the giddy guessing game that tests everyday consumer skills like knowing what to pay for a box of Hamburger Helper.

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But what he lacks in book learning he’s more than made up for in wisdom, humanity and street smarts.

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While jajangmyeon is made and enjoyed year-round, I only recently read in chef Peter Serpico’s book, “Learning Korean,†written with Drew Lazor, that it’s traditionally served on April 14, known as Black Day in Korea.

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Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex and Man About Montecito, isn’t one for book learning, he reminds readers of his new memoir, “Spare.â€

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