flashcard

or flash card

[ flash-kahrd ]

noun

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 especially in reading, arithmetic, or vocabulary drills.

Word History and Origins

Origin of flashcard¹

First recorded in 1920–25; flash + card ¹

Example Sentences

She tried to help them, purchasing multiplication flashcards and books and challenging them to spelling bees in the afternoons.

From ProPublica

Do some reading on abuse — chapter 10 of “The Gift of Fear,” by Gavin De Becker, or the flashcard version from One Love.

From Washington Post

What we do know is that it’s the startup’s latest move to solidify its focus as a tech-powered tutoring tool rather than a simple flashcard app.

From TechCrunch

Currently, Quizlet uses its data around flashcard sets, questions and trained natural language processing tools to understand how students might respond to certain prompts.

From TechCrunch

In its case, the buttons overlaid on top of videos would link directly to Quizlet’s study sets, like its digital flashcards.

From TechCrunch