quick study

quick study

n.

One who is able to memorize something easily and quickly or is able to understand and deal with something easily and successfully.

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quick′ stud′y

n.

a person who is able to learn or adapt to something in a short time or on short notice.

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Thesaurus

Noun

1.

quick study - someone able to acquire new knowledge and skills rapidly and easily; "she soaks up foreign languages like a sponge" sponge assimilator, learner, scholar - someone (especially a child) who learns (as from a teacher) or takes up knowledge or beliefs

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