Refresher

/rɪˈfrɛʃər/ noun

Definition

Something that revitalizes or restores, often a training course that updates knowledge you've forgotten or learned long ago.

Etymology

From 'refresh' (to restore strength), combined with agent suffix '-er.' 'Refresh' comes from Old French 'rafraichir' (to cool, restore).

Kelly Says

Memory research shows that 'refresher' training works best with spaced repetition over weeks—cramming everything at once defeats the purpose, which is why workplaces schedule refreshers poorly.

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