noun
- the practice of continuing to study or practice something after it has already been learned to ensure better retention and performance
Usage: psychology; education
Examples
- The teacher encouraged overlearning of multiplication tables through daily drills.
- Overlearning helped the pianist perform the piece flawlessly under pressure.
- Students who engaged in overlearning retained vocabulary words longer than those who stopped after initial mastery.
- The coach emphasized overlearning of basic techniques to build muscle memory.
- Research shows that overlearning can improve performance during stressful situations.
- Medical students use overlearning to ensure they can recall critical information quickly.