tachistoscope Hear it!

tachistoscope Definition

ta·chis·to·scope (tə kis′tə skōp′)

noun

an apparatus that exposes words, pictures, etc. for a measured fraction of a second, used to increase reading speed or to test memory, perception, etc.

Etymology: < Gr tachistos, superl. of tachys, swift (see tachy-) + -scope

tachistoscope Related Forms
ta·chis′·to·scop′ic (-skäp′ik) adjective
tachistoscope Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • call: This method, called tachistoscope, was originally invented to help the human brain improve accuracy and speed of taking in and retaining information.

Browse dictionary entries near tachistoscope

  1. ‹ tachisme
  2. ‹ tachina fly
  3. ‹ tache
  4. ‹ tach
  5. ‹ tacet
  6. ‹ tacamahac
  7. ‹ TAC
  8. ‹ tabun
  9. ‹ tabuli
  10. ‹ tabulator
  1. tachometer ›
  2. tachometry ›
  3. tachy- ›
  4. tachycardia ›
  5. tachygraph ›
  6. tachygraphy ›
  7. tachylyte ›
  8. tachymeter ›
  9. tachyon ›
  10. tachysterol ›