mnemonic

Example Sentences

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His central metaphor is the memory palace, an ancient Greek mnemonic technique that employs spatial imagination to organize and access information.

From The Wall Street Journal

Cognitive science shows that mnemonics help memory, distinctive voice draws attention and a sense of joy strengthens retention.

From Salon

I still remember some of the mnemonic tricks she used for some of the harder letters.

From Los Angeles Times

For the uninitiated, this saying is a mnemonic device that helps Seattleites remember the names and order of the city’s streets.

From Seattle Times

The most popular teachers drill facts and figures into their students with jokes and mnemonic songs they make up themselves.

From New York Times