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tachistoscope

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ta·chis·to·scope  (t-kst-skp, t-)
n.
An apparatus that projects a series of images onto a screen at rapid speed to test visual perception, memory, and learning.
[Greek takhistos, superlative of takhus, swift + -scope.]
ta·chisto·scopic (-skpk) adj.
ta·chisto·scopi·cal·ly adv.
tachistoscope [təˈkɪstəˌskəʊp]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) an instrument, used mainly in experiments on perception and memory, for displaying visual images for very brief intervals, usually a fraction of a second
[from Greek takhistos swiftest (see tachy-) + -scope]
tachistoscopic  [təˌkɪstəˈskɒpɪk] adj
tachistoscopically  adv
tachistoscope
an instrument for exposing pictures and other visual stimuli for very brief periods, used in psychological testing and various teaching methods.
See also: Instruments
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Noun1.tachistoscope - scientific instrument used by psychologiststachistoscope - scientific instrument used by psychologists; presents visual stimuli for brief exposures
t-scope
scientific instrument - an instrument used by scientists
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