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o⋅ver⋅learn

[oh-ver-lurn]
–verb (used with object), -learned [-lurnd] or -learnt, -learn⋅ing. Education.
to learn or memorize beyond the point of proficiency or immediate recall.

Origin:
1870–75; over- + learn
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o·ver·learn   (ō'vər-lûrn')   
tr.v.   o·ver·learned also o·ver·learnt (-lûrnt'), o·ver·learn·ing, o·ver·learns
To continue studying or practicing (something) after initial proficiency has been achieved so as to reinforce or ingrain the learned material or skill.
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