Active Recall
Noun · Hacker Culture
Definitions
A learning method that strengthens memory by forcing yourself to retrieve information rather than only rereading it. In tech culture it often comes up in the context of interview prep, certification study, and effective self-teaching.
In plain English: A study technique based on actively trying to remember information.
Example: "She used active recall to learn networking concepts by quizzing herself on protocols and packet flows instead of just rereading notes."