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mnemonic

/ˈnɛmənɪk/ noun · British & US
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What does mnemonic mean?

noun

A device or aid, such as a word or phrase, used to improve memory by associating new information with something already familiar.

Example

"The professor used a mnemonic to help students remember the order of the planets in the solar system."

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