rote learning

roʊt ˈlɜrnɪŋ

Definition

Definition of rote learning - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

education

TECH.

memorization through repetition without understanding

TECH.

Rote learning is common in language classes.
Rote learning was emphasized in the history course.
Critics argue that rote learning stifles creativity.

drilling

memorization

repetition

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Expressions with rote

learn by rote

memorize information by repeating it many times

Some students learn by rote for their exams.

by rote

adv.

using memory without understanding

She recited the poem by rote without understanding its meaning.

Expressions with learning

higher learning

education at university or college, often with advanced study or research

She pursued higher learning at a top university.

steep learning curve

process that requires quick learning to succeed

Starting a new job often involves a steep learning curve.

seat of learning

place known for teaching and scholarship, often with strong reputation

She dreamed of studying at a famed seat of learning.

temple of learning

institution where people go to gain knowledge

The library is a temple of learning for many students.

the torch of learning

responsibility to spread education and knowledge

Teachers hold the torch of learning in their communities.

language learning

the process of acquiring knowledge of a language

She dedicated five years to language learning.

learning ability

speed at which one learns new things

His learning ability allowed him to quickly master the new software.

online learning

education conducted over the internet

Online learning allows students to study from anywhere in the world.

continuous learning

ongoing process of gaining new knowledge or skills throughout time

Continuous learning helps workers keep up with changes in their industry.

distance learning

learning happens when teacher and student are not together

Distance learning lets you study from home.

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regurgitation

rote learning

recall information after memorization

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French:apprentissage par cœur, ...
German:Auswendiglernen, ...
Italian:apprendimento mnemonico, ...
Spanish:memorización, ...
Portuguese:aprendizagem mecânica, ...
Chinese:死记硬背, ...
Japanese:丸暗記, ...
Arabic:الحفظ الآلي, ...
Hebrew:לְמִידָה בְּשִׁנּוּן, ...
Russian:механическое заучивание, ...
Ukrainian:механічне запам'ятовування, ...
Hindi:रटंत अधिगम, ...
Bengali:মুখস্থ শেখা, ...
Catalan:aprenentatge memorístic, ...
Czech:mechanické učení, ...
Danish:terpelæring, ...
Dutch:stampen, ...
Greek:αποστήθιση, ...
Hungarian:magolás, ...
Khmer:ការរៀនដោយទន្ទេញចាំ, ...
Korean:암기 학습, ...
Persian:یادگیری طوطی‌وار, ...
Polish:nauka pamięciowa, ...
Portuguese (BR):aprendizado mecânico, ...
Romanian:învățare mecanică, ...
Swedish:repetitionsinlärning, ...
Thai:การท่องจำ, ...
Turkish:ezber öğrenme, ...
Vietnamese:học thuộc lòng, ...

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