flashcard

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.
  2. A solid-state digital memory storage format, commonly found on computers, digital cameras and cellphones.

Pronunciation

flăshʹkärd' /ˈflæʃˌkɑɹd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-flashcard.wav

Word forms

flashcard flashcards flash card

Etymology

From flash + card.

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