Meaning of the word "flash card" in English

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flash card

US /ˈflæʃ ˌkɑːrd/
UK /ˈflæʃ ˌkɑːrd/
"flash card" picture

Noun

1.

a card bearing words, numbers, or pictures, used in teaching or for memorizing

Example:
I used flash cards to study for my vocabulary test.
The teacher showed the children animal pictures on flash cards.
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