speed-read
Absorb text rapidly
Speed-read means to read rapidly by scanning for key information rather than processing every word.
Speed-reading techniques train the eye to take in larger chunks of text at once: She speed-read the report before the meeting.
The practice trades some comprehension for velocity, useful when skimming is acceptable.
Passing lightly over
- scanningSystematic visual examination
- chunkingDividing into manageable parts
- previewingWatching in advance
- fixationsPersistent mental attachments
eye-movement · pacing · RSVP · spritz · practice · drills · exercises · timing
Continued holding or possession
- understandingMental comprehension of something
- graspSeize or understand
- recallMemory retrieval act
- absorptionProcess of taking in
assimilation · processing · cognition · interpretation · recognition · memory · concentration · attention
Reducing required duration
- productivityOutput relative to input
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- rapidMoving with haste
- swiftMoving with speed
quick · fast-paced · throughput · volume · deadline · cramming · backlog · prioritization
skimming
Passing lightly over
- scanningSystematic visual examination
- chunkingDividing into manageable parts
- previewingWatching in advance
fixations · eye-movement · pacing · RSVP · spritz · practice · drills · exercises · timing · benchmark
retention
Continued holding or possession
- understandingMental comprehension of something
- graspSeize or understand
- recallMemory retrieval act
absorption · assimilation · processing · cognition · interpretation · recognition · memory · concentration · attention · synthesis
time-saving
Reducing required duration
- productivityOutput relative to input
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- rapidMoving with haste
swift · quick · fast-paced · throughput · volume · deadline · cramming · backlog · prioritization · triage
speed-readstudy
Deliberate learning effort
pore over · read carefully · close read · scrutinize · savor
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