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In Russian, we have a couple of verbs that mean “memorize without understanding”. We use them when a student remember some facts just to pass an exam instead of actually trying to comprehend the subject and learn something.



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    do you mean: learn by rote?
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In Russian, we have a couple of verbs that mean “memorize without understanding”. We use them when a student remember some facts just to pass an exam instead of actually trying to comprehend the subject and learn something.



How can I say the same in English?






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    do you mean: learn by rote?
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In Russian, we have a couple of verbs that mean “memorize without understanding”. We use them when a student remember some facts just to pass an exam instead of actually trying to comprehend the subject and learn something.



How can I say the same in English?






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In Russian, we have a couple of verbs that mean “memorize without understanding”. We use them when a student remember some facts just to pass an exam instead of actually trying to comprehend the subject and learn something.



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    do you mean: learn by rote?
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    do you mean: learn by rote?
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do you mean: learn by rote?
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The word you are looking for is




rote




Rote memory is frowned upon when learning, since it means the student knows how but not why.






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    Considering you're talking about students studying, the word you're looking for is likely cramming:




    [C]ramming (also known as mugging or swotting[...]) is the practice of working intensively to absorb large volumes of informational material in short amounts of time. It is often done by students in preparation for upcoming exams, especially just before they are due. Usually the student's priority is to obtain shallow recall suited to a superficial examination protocol, rather than to internalize the deep structure of the subject matter.
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    Unlike rote memorization, which can be effective way to study, cramming doesn't create a strong association with what's being memorized, so it's likely to be quickly forgotten after the test.



    Note that "mugging" and "swotting" in this sense are not used in the US; they are British English.






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      Rote memory is frowned upon when learning, since it means the student knows how but not why.






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        The word you are looking for is




        rote




        Rote memory is frowned upon when learning, since it means the student knows how but not why.






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          The word you are looking for is




          rote




          Rote memory is frowned upon when learning, since it means the student knows how but not why.






          share|improve this answer












          The word you are looking for is




          rote




          Rote memory is frowned upon when learning, since it means the student knows how but not why.







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              Considering you're talking about students studying, the word you're looking for is likely cramming:




              [C]ramming (also known as mugging or swotting[...]) is the practice of working intensively to absorb large volumes of informational material in short amounts of time. It is often done by students in preparation for upcoming exams, especially just before they are due. Usually the student's priority is to obtain shallow recall suited to a superficial examination protocol, rather than to internalize the deep structure of the subject matter.
              Wikipedia




              Unlike rote memorization, which can be effective way to study, cramming doesn't create a strong association with what's being memorized, so it's likely to be quickly forgotten after the test.



              Note that "mugging" and "swotting" in this sense are not used in the US; they are British English.






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                Considering you're talking about students studying, the word you're looking for is likely cramming:




                [C]ramming (also known as mugging or swotting[...]) is the practice of working intensively to absorb large volumes of informational material in short amounts of time. It is often done by students in preparation for upcoming exams, especially just before they are due. Usually the student's priority is to obtain shallow recall suited to a superficial examination protocol, rather than to internalize the deep structure of the subject matter.
                Wikipedia




                Unlike rote memorization, which can be effective way to study, cramming doesn't create a strong association with what's being memorized, so it's likely to be quickly forgotten after the test.



                Note that "mugging" and "swotting" in this sense are not used in the US; they are British English.






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                  Considering you're talking about students studying, the word you're looking for is likely cramming:




                  [C]ramming (also known as mugging or swotting[...]) is the practice of working intensively to absorb large volumes of informational material in short amounts of time. It is often done by students in preparation for upcoming exams, especially just before they are due. Usually the student's priority is to obtain shallow recall suited to a superficial examination protocol, rather than to internalize the deep structure of the subject matter.
                  Wikipedia




                  Unlike rote memorization, which can be effective way to study, cramming doesn't create a strong association with what's being memorized, so it's likely to be quickly forgotten after the test.



                  Note that "mugging" and "swotting" in this sense are not used in the US; they are British English.






                  share|improve this answer












                  Considering you're talking about students studying, the word you're looking for is likely cramming:




                  [C]ramming (also known as mugging or swotting[...]) is the practice of working intensively to absorb large volumes of informational material in short amounts of time. It is often done by students in preparation for upcoming exams, especially just before they are due. Usually the student's priority is to obtain shallow recall suited to a superficial examination protocol, rather than to internalize the deep structure of the subject matter.
                  Wikipedia




                  Unlike rote memorization, which can be effective way to study, cramming doesn't create a strong association with what's being memorized, so it's likely to be quickly forgotten after the test.



                  Note that "mugging" and "swotting" in this sense are not used in the US; they are British English.







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