drilllearning
nounUK /ˈdrɪlˌlɜːnɪŋ/
US /ˈdrɪlˌlɝːnɪŋ/
A way of learning by practicing the same thing over and over again.
The students used drilllearning to memorize their multiplication tables.
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2. A teaching method that relies on repeated exercises to build automatic recall.
Drilllearning helped the choir learn the song quickly.
3. The process of becoming faster and more accurate through constant repetition.
With drilllearning, she could type without looking at the keyboard.
4. A strict, repetitive training approach often used for basic skills.
The coach used drilllearning to improve the team's passing.
5. Learning by heart through frequent, structured repetition rather than deep understanding.
Drilllearning got him through the spelling test, but he forgot the words later.