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flashcard
/ˈflæʃ.kɑːd/
[/ˈflæʃ.kɑːd/]
a card for quick learning
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A flashcard is a small card with a word or question on one side and the answer on the other. Students use flashcards to memorise facts.
Example
I made flashcards to learn the new words.
I made flashcards to learn the new words.
Etymology
From 'flash' (quick) plus 'card'.
How & Where It’s Used
A common revision tool for memorising facts.