flashcard

English

/ˈflæʃˌkɑɹd/

noun
Definitions
  • A card used to aid rote memorization. One side of the card contains data of one kind, or a question, and the other side contains the associated response which one wants to memorize. For example, one side could contain an English word, and the other side the Spanish translation.
  • (electronics) A solid state digital memory storage format, commonly found on computers, digital cameras and cellphones.

Etymology

Compound from English flash + English card (material with embedded wire bristles, card).

Origin

English

card

Gloss

material with embedded wire bristles, card

Concept
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Modern world

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Person/Thing

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