note cards
Small paper reminders
Note cards are small, stiff pieces of paper used for recording information—typically one idea, fact, or quotation per card.
Students use them for research projects, organizing sources, or studying: She wrote vocabulary words on note cards to quiz herself.
Speakers use them as prompts during presentations.
Also called index cards, though note cards may be blank while index cards often have ruled lines.
Rigid paper material
- blankWithout marks or content
- linedMarked with parallel marks
- ruledExercised sovereign authority
- coloredHaving pigment applied
pack · paper · writing · pen · handwritten · portable · pocket-sized · bound
Trigger for action
- memorizeFix in mind
- revisionAltering to improve
- drillHole-boring device
- practiceRepeated work toward mastery
review · mnemonics · recitation · repetition · spaced repetition · study aid · test prep · exam
Alphabetical guide to contents
- fileStored collection of data
- sortMethod of ordering
- categorizeAssign to distinct groups
- classifyArrange by shared traits
alphabetize · dividers · tabs · labels · box · catalog · cross-reference · archive
Expression of gratitude
- invitationRequest to attend
- greetingExpression of welcome
- RSVPRequest for reply
- monogrammedMarked with personal initials
embossed · calligraphy · personalized · formal · etiquette · wedding · party · event
cardstock
Rigid paper material
colored · pack · paper · writing · pen · handwritten · portable · pocket-sized · bound · spiral
cue
Trigger for action
practice · review · mnemonics · recitation · repetition · spaced repetition · study aid · test prep · exam · quiz
index
Alphabetical guide to contents
- fileStored collection of data
- sortMethod of ordering
- categorizeAssign to distinct groups
classify · alphabetize · dividers · tabs · labels · box · catalog · cross-reference · archive · system
thank-you
Expression of gratitude
- invitationRequest to attend
- greetingExpression of welcome
- RSVPRequest for reply
monogrammed · embossed · calligraphy · personalized · formal · etiquette · wedding · party · event · social
- paperpaper, sheet, sheets, leaf, A4
- index cards
- flashcardsdecks, front and back
- office suppliespens, pencils, paper clip, staplers, paperclip
- museum shopmagnets, mugs, tote bags, keychains, bookmarks
- presentation equipmentprojectors, projector, screens, microphone stand, microphones
note cardsnotebook
Blank pages for jottings
spiral notebook · ledger · composition book · scroll · binder
note cardsdigital notes
Text saved electronically
smartphone app · note-taking app · computer file · database · Evernote