cribsheet
Illicit exam aid
A cribsheet is a set of notes used for quick reference, especially one smuggled into an exam for cheating.
More innocently, it's any condensed summary of key information: I made a cribsheet of keyboard shortcuts.
Also spelled as two words or hyphenated.
Act dishonestly to win
- plagiarismUnattributed use of others' work
- dishonestyDisposition toward falsehood
- fraudIntentional criminal trickery
- deceptionIntentional misleading of others
unauthorized · copying · sneaking · contraband · illicit · forbidden · prohibited · violation
Shortcut or breach
- tipEnd or gratuity
- trickDeliberate deception
- workaroundMakeshift bypass of difficulty
- time-saverEfficiency-boosting method
efficiency · streamline · optimize · productivity · lifehack · simplification · expedient · shorthand
Condensed version of content
- overviewBroad general summary
- outlineSummary of key elements
- condensationVapor turning to liquid
- digestMetabolize or summarize
essentials · highlights · rundown · recap · abbreviated · simplified · distilled · takeaways
Act of retrieving information
- guideLeader or instruction book
- handbookCompact reference guide
- glossaryAlphabetical list with definitions
- indexAlphabetical guide to contents
troubleshooting · how-to · instructions · specifications · parameters
cheat
Act dishonestly to win
- plagiarismUnattributed use of others' work
- dishonestyDisposition toward falsehood
- fraudIntentional criminal trickery
deception · unauthorized · copying · sneaking · contraband · illicit · forbidden · prohibited · violation · misconduct
hack
Shortcut or breach
- tipEnd or gratuity
- trickDeliberate deception
- workaroundMakeshift bypass of difficulty
time-saver · efficiency · streamline · optimize · productivity · lifehack · simplification · expedient · shorthand
synopsis
Condensed version of content
- overviewBroad general summary
- outlineSummary of key elements
- condensationVapor turning to liquid
digest · essentials · highlights · rundown · recap · abbreviated · simplified · distilled · takeaways
lookup
Act of retrieving information
- guideLeader or instruction book
- handbookCompact reference guide
- glossaryAlphabetical list with definitions
index · troubleshooting · how-to · instructions · specifications · parameters
cribsheetmemorization
Committing information to recall
hard work · deep understanding · mastery · deep learning · learned by heart
cribsheetstudy guide
Exam preparation resource
textbook · course materials · lecture notes · fair play · academic integrity
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