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flashcards


Meanings
  • noun

    A set of cards used to study and learn information, typically with a question on one side and the answer on the other.

    - "He used flashcards to memorize his multiplication tables."
    - "The teacher distributed flashcards for the history quiz."

Synonyms

memory card , memory cartridge
Rhymes
Words rhyming with flashcards
crashes , mashes , rashes
Variants
List of all variants of flashcards that leads to same result
flash card , flash cards
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'flashcard' comes from the use of cards with a flash of light to reveal the answer.


Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word
  1. Did you know that flashcards were first used in the 16th century by the German educator Johann Amos Comenius?

  2. Flashcards are not just for studying language, they can be used to learn any type of information.


Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to
  1. study aids: Flashcards are a type of study aid that can be used to help learn and memorize new information.

  2. mnemonics: Flashcards can be used in conjunction with mnemonics to help memorize information more effectively.


Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Flashcards have been used as a learning tool for centuries, with the earliest recorded use dating back to ancient China.

How to Memorize "flashcards"

  1. visualize

    - To memorize flashcards, visualize the question and answer in your mind.
    - Create mental images to help remember the information.
    - Use colors or images to make the flashcards more memorable.

  2. associate

    - Associate each flashcard with a specific location or place to help remember the information.
    - Use a mnemonic device to link the question and answer together.
    - Create a story or narrative to help remember the information.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use acronyms, rhymes, or other mnemonic devices to help remember the information on the flashcards.
    - Create a song or poem to help remember the information.
    - Use the method of loci to help remember the information.


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