memory aid
[/ˈmɛməri eɪd/]
nounpl: memory aids
auxílio de memória
1. a technique, device, or tool used to help remember information, such as a mnemonic, acronym, or rhyme
Using the acronym PEMDAS is a memory aid for remembering the order of mathematical operations.
Usar o acrônimo PEMDAS é um auxílio de memória para lembrar a ordem das operações matemáticas.
2. any object or method that facilitates recall of facts, concepts, or knowledge
The teacher used flashcards as a memory aid to help students learn vocabulary.
A professora usou cartões de memorização como um auxílio de memória para ajudar os alunos a aprender vocabulário.
Memory aids are extensively used in both American and Brazilian educational systems. In Brazil, mnemonic devices are particularly popular in preparation for major exams like ENEM. The concept is universally recognized in academic and professional contexts across both English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries.
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