"mindtool" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: mindtools [plural]
Etymology: mind + tool Etymology templates: {{compound|en|mind|tool}} mind + tool Head templates: {{en-noun}} mindtool (plural mindtools)
  1. (education) A tool, such as a computer, that can be used to extend cognitive function. Categories (topical): Education
    Sense id: en-mindtool-en-noun-8xe9AOki Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: education

Inflected forms

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