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crammer

crammer

5.5
A book or course that helps students study quickly for exams
  • noun
  • /ˈkræmər/
  • UK
: libro de preparación
  • She bought a crammer for her biology exam.

Examples

  • Many students purchase a crammer before important standardized tests.

  • The crammer condensed the subject matter into easy-to-remember notes.

  • He relied on a crammer to prepare for his final exams in just a week.

  • The crammers available online are very helpful.

  • He relied on a crammer to prepare for his final exams in just a week.

  • Many students purchase a crammer before important standardized tests.

  • The crammer condensed the subject matter into easy-to-remember notes.

Synonyms

crash course
vscrammer
21 3.4

A short course that teaches important skills quickly

focuses specifically on rapid exam preparation rather than general skill teaching

How Intensive

crammer
  • UK
5.5
course
607 1.8
guide
300 1.0

Surface Forms

crammer singular
crammers plural

Morphology

crammer = cram (semi-transparent) = cram + er

Formed from 'cram' + '-er' but extended to denote a book, course, or institution rather than an agent; the object/institutional meaning requires a small semantic shift.

Etymology

Crammer comes from cram, which means 'to stuff' or pack in a short time. So a crammer can be a book or short course that 'stuffs' the key facts into a quick guide to help you prepare for exams.