flashcard: Meaning and Definition of

flash•card

Pronunciation: (flash'kärd"), [key]
— n.
  1. a card having words, numerals, or pictures on it, designed for gaining a rapid response from pupils when held up briefly by a teacher, used esp. in reading, arithmetic, or vocabulary drills.
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