aide-mémoire
Written memory aid
An aide-mémoire is something that helps you remember—a note, document, or object serving as a memory aid.
In diplomacy, it's a written summary of a discussion or agreement, given to ensure both parties recall the same terms: The ambassador presented an aide-mémoire outlining the proposed conditions.
The French literally means "help-memory."
Trigger for action
reminder · trigger · prod · stimulus · spark · prompt · tickler · notification
Blank pages for jottings
- jotterSmall notebook for notes
- notepadBound sheets for writing
- memo padSmall notebook for jottings
- journalRecord of daily events
logbook · marginalia · annotation · scribble · shorthand · sticky note · index card · field notes
Condensed version of content
- outlineSummary of key elements
- overviewBroad general summary
- abstractCondensed version of text
- digestMetabolize or summarize
précis · briefing · recap · condensation · cheat sheet · quick guide · bullet points · key points
Techniques to assist recall
- acronymWord made from initials
- acrosticVertically spelled hidden message
- visualizationForming mental or graphical images
- chunkingDividing into manageable parts
association · imagery · recall · retrieval · rote · repetition · cognitive · learning
Compact reference guide
- glossaryAlphabetical list with definitions
- guidebookReference for travelers
- manualWritten instructions for use
- compendiumCondensed reference collection
cheat sheet · lookup table · fact sheet · crib sheet · reference card · desk reference
cue
Trigger for action
jog · reminder · trigger · prod · stimulus · spark · prompt · tickler · notification · alert
notebook
Blank pages for jottings
journal · logbook · marginalia · annotation · scribble · shorthand · sticky note · index card · field notes · quick reference
synopsis
Condensed version of content
digest · précis · briefing · recap · condensation · cheat sheet · quick guide · bullet points · key points · highlights
mnemonics
Techniques to assist recall
- acronymWord made from initials
- acrosticVertically spelled hidden message
- visualizationForming mental or graphical images
chunking · association · imagery · recall · retrieval · rote · repetition · cognitive · learning · mental note
handbook
Compact reference guide
- glossaryAlphabetical list with definitions
- guidebookReference for travelers
- manualWritten instructions for use
compendium · cheat sheet · lookup table · fact sheet · crib sheet · reference card · desk reference
aide-mémoiretreaty
Binding pact between nations
binding agreement · convention · charter · covenant · international convention
aide-mémoireforgetting
Failing to retain memories
oblivion · amnesia · memory lapse · mental block · forgetfulness
aide, memoir, memoirs, memory, memories, memorial, memorialize, memoranda, memorable