Etymology

Zener card

Today it means: 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. Full definition →

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The story

Named after psychologist Karl Zener.

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