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index cards

index cards

Meaning of index cards

small note cards

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British English/ˈɪndɛks kɑːdz/
American English/ˈɪndɛks kɑrdz/
Russian transcription[kɐrˈtoʨkʲi]
index cards
index cards - карточки
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index cards usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Он использовал карточки, чтобы выучить слова перед тестом.

He used index cards to learn vocabulary before the test.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Цветные карточки помогли мне упорядочить заметки.

Colorful index cards helped me organise my notes.

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index cardsкарточки
childребёнок
studentстудент
examэкзамен
homeworkдомашняя работа
gradeоценка
onlineонлайн

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What's the difference between index cards / 3x5 cards / 4x6 cards / ruled (lined) cards / blank cards / colored cards

🇬🇧English
index cards

Primary term: small cards used for notes, filing, or study.

A2Very Often

I wrote key facts on index cards for my exam.

Я записал основные факты на карточки для экзамена.

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3x5 cards

Index cards measuring 3×5 inches (common US size); a size-specific term.

A2Rarely

She organizes recipes on 3x5 cards.

Она хранит рецепты на карточках размером 3×5 дюймов.

4
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4x6 cards

Cards sized 4×6 inches; larger than common index cards, size-specific term.

A2Rarely

I write longer notes on 4x6 cards.

Я пишу более длинные заметки на карточках 4×6 дюймов.

R
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ruled (lined) cards

Index cards with printed lines to help keep handwriting straight.

A2Often

I prefer ruled cards for neat notes.

Мне нравятся карточки в линейку для аккуратных заметок.

B
🇬🇧English
blank cards

Cards with no lines or preprinted content; blank surface for writing or drawing.

A2Often

He drew diagrams on blank cards.

Он рисовал схемы на пустых карточках.

C
🇬🇧English
colored cards

Index cards in different colours used for organizing or craft purposes.

A2Often

Use colored cards to separate topics in your notes.

Используйте цветные карточки, чтобы разделять темы в заметках.

T
🇬🇧English
tabbed index cards

Index cards fitted with tabs for easy alphabetical or topical filing and quick access.

A2Rarely

File the recipes on tabbed index cards by category.

Разложи рецепты по категориям на карточках с вкладками.

P
🇬🇧English
perforated index cards

Index cards with perforations so parts can be torn off (e.g., for tear-off notes or smaller flashcards).

A2Rarely

Use perforated index cards to make small flashcards you can tear off.

Используйте карточки с перфорацией, чтобы отрывать маленькие учебные карточки.

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How to pronounce index cards and what this word means

index cards translation: карточки. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce index cards

/ˈɪndɛks kɑːdz/

index cards translation

карточки

index cards examples

He used index cards to learn vocabulary before the test.

index cards transcription

/ˈɪndɛks kɑːdz/, /ˈɪndɛks kɑrdz/

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index cards meaning: what does it mean?

small note cards

index cards pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

index cards is pronounced as /ˈɪndɛks kɑːdz/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

index cards definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

He used index cards to learn vocabulary before the test. Translation: Он использовал карточки, чтобы выучить слова перед тестом.

Is index cards part of Study Supplies vocabulary?

Yes, index cards (карточки) can be learned in the Study Supplies topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is index cards part of Study and Work vocabulary?

Yes, index cards (карточки) can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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