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mnemonics

American  
[ni-mon-iks] / nɪˈmɒn ɪks /

noun

(used with a singular verb)

  1. the process or technique of improving or developing the memory.

mnemonics British  
/ nɪˈmɒnɪks /

noun

  1. the art or practice of improving or of aiding the memory

  2. a system of rules to aid the memory

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Etymology

Origin of mnemonics

First recorded in 1700–10; mnemonic, -ics

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