"Zener card" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Zener cards [plural]
Etymology: Named after psychologist Karl Zener. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Zener card (plural Zener cards)
  1. One of a set of twenty-five cards, each featuring one of five symbols (circle, plus sign, square, star, wavy lines), used by researchers to test claims of ESP or remote viewing. Wikipedia link: Karl Zener

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