recollectionaid

noun
UK /ˌrekəˈlekʃən eɪd/
US /ˌrekəˈlekʃən eɪd/

A thing that helps you remember something.

She used a photo as a recollection aid to remember her trip.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A small object kept to help bring back memories of a person or event.

He kept his grandfather's watch as a recollection aid.

3. A written note or list used to help someone recall facts.

The student made a recollection aid with key dates for the exam.

4. A mnemonic device, such as a rhyme, used to remember information.

The rhyme 'i before e' is a common recollection aid for spelling.