cramming
ˈkræmɪŋ
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Definition of cramming - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
educationintensive studying in a short time before a test
  • Cramming before finals kept her up all night.
2.
fillingthe act of stuffing something until it is full
  • Cramming of clothes made the suitcase hard to close.

Adjective

1.
educationinvolving intensive study or memorization
  • She had a cramming session before the final exam.
intensive rigorous
2.
packedfilled to excess or capacity
  • The cramming schedule left no time for breaks.
packed stuffed
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Origin of cramming

English, cram (stuff)

Terms with cramming included in their meaning

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cramming
study intensively in a short time
cramming
cram or shoehorn something into a space

Examples of cramming in a sentence

  • She swore off cramming after failing the licensing exam twice.
  • The cramming of books into the box split the cardboard.
  • After the cramming of leftovers, the fridge door barely shut.
  • The cramming course helped him pass the test.
  • Cramming techniques were essential for her success.
  • The cramming suitcase wouldn't close properly.

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  1. French:bachotage, intensif, ...
  2. German:Pauken, büffeln, ...
  3. Italian:studio intensivo, intensivo, ...
  4. Spanish:empollada, intensivo, ...
  5. Portuguese:estudo intensivo de véspera, intensivo, ...
  6. Chinese:突击复习, 突击的, ...
  7. Japanese:一夜漬け, 詰め込みの, ...
  8. Arabic:مُذاكَرة مُكَثَّفَة, مُكَثَّف, ...
  9. Hebrew:חֲרִישָׁה לִמְבַחָן, מְרוּכָּז, ...
  10. Russian:зубрёжка, интенсивный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зубріння, інтенсивний, ...
  12. Hindi:रटाई, रटंत, ...
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Definition of cram - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

1.
compresstr.force into a small spacetr.
  • He crammed all his clothes into the suitcase..
pack stuff
2.
educationtr./intr.study intensively before an examtr./intr.
  • She had to cram for her history test all night.
bone up mug up swot
3.
overeatingtr./intr.Rareeat excessively until fulltr./intr.Rare
  • He would cram himself with snacks every evening.
gorge overeat stuff

Noun

1.
educationintense study session before an exam
  • She attended a cram the night before her final exam..
review
2.
compressionthe act of forcing something into a space
  • The cram of clothes into the suitcase was impressive.
jamming packing stuffing
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Images of cram

  • cram: board game with dominoes where players fill spaces
    board game with dominoes where players fill spaces
  • cram: small book for friends to write in
    small book for friends to write in

Expressions with cram

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study a lot in a short time before a test
I have to cram for my math test tonight.
learn fast for a test, usually at the last minute
I crammed for exams all night and still felt unready.
study intensively just before an exam
She had to cram for an exam all night.
study intensively just before an exam
She had to cram for the exam all night.
squeeze people into a crowded place
We crammed in the car to get to the concert.
short intensive training or learning period
The team had a cram session to prepare for the presentation.

Origin of cram

Middle English, crammen (stuff)

Examples of cram in a sentence

  • They crammed into the tiny elevator.
  • Students often cram before finals week.
  • He decided to cram the night before the exam.
  • She would cram on holiday feasts without restraint.
  • They tend to cram during the festive season.
  • A cram can be exhausting but effective.

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  1. French:fourrer, bachotage, ...
  2. German:stopfen, Lernmarathon, ...
  3. Italian:infilare, maratona di studio, ...
  4. Spanish:embutir, sesión intensiva de estudio, ...
  5. Portuguese:enfiar, maratona de estudo, ...
  6. Chinese:挤入, 突击复习, ...
  7. Japanese:詰め込む, 詰め込み勉強, ...
  8. Arabic:حَشَرَ, جَلْسَة حَشْو, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִדְחוֹס, מָרָתוֹן לִמּוּדִים, ...
  10. Russian:впихивать, интенсивная сессия, ...
  11. Ukrainian:набивати, зубріння, ...
  12. Hindi:ठूँसना, गहन अध्ययन सत्र, ...

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