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flash card
noun
: a card bearing words, numbers, or pictures that is briefly displayed (as by a teacher to a class) usually as a learning aid
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The spotter’s job is to identify the most relevant players on every play – mainly tackler and ball carriers – then hold a flash card with the players’ names in case the broadcasters can’t identify them right away.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 11 Aug. 2024
Many toddlers will be fond of stocking stuffers that engage the senses, such as sensory balls or flash cards.
—Casey Clark, Parents, 27 Nov. 2024
Officers use a hotline and flash cards to overcome language barriers
Indianapolis Metropolitan Police have a phone line that officers can call and have 24/7 access to most languages.
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—Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Nov. 2024
Tips for Getting Homework Help Online Teens who need help with their homework can use online tools such as YouTube course materials, quiz or flash card generators, or digital tutors.
—Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 13 Aug. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1923, in the meaning defined above
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“Flash card.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flash%20card. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.
Kids Definition
flash card
noun
: a card having words, numbers, or pictures that is held up briefly by a teacher to a class during drills (as in spelling or arithmetic)
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