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AI-extracted vocabulary to help you understand technical concepts

What are Key Terms?

Key Terms are important vocabulary words and concepts that the AI identifies from the video content. Each term includes a definition and context to help you understand it.

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Key terms panel showing extracted vocabulary

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Technical Terms

Domain-specific vocabulary

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Key Concepts

Important ideas explained

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Acronyms

Abbreviations decoded

How AI Extracts Terms

Our AI analyzes the video transcript to identify words and phrases that are important for understanding the content. It focuses on:

Contextual Importance

Terms that are central to the video's main topics are prioritized. The AI understands which words carry the most meaning in context.

Definition Generation

For each term, the AI generates a concise definition based on how it's used in the video. This ensures definitions are relevant to the content.

Jargon Detection

Technical jargon and domain-specific vocabulary are automatically identified and explained in simpler terms.

Interacting with Terms

Click on any key term to see its full definition and additional context. Some terms may also show where they appear in the video.

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Key term expanded to show definition

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When you click a term, you'll see:

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    Definition - A clear explanation of what the term means
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    Context - How it's used in this specific video
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    Related segments - Which parts of the video discuss this term
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Clicking a key term to see more details

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Using Key Terms for Study

Key Terms are a powerful study tool. Here are some ways to use them effectively:

📝 Pre-Watch Review

Scan the key terms before watching to familiarize yourself with the vocabulary. This primes your brain to recognize and understand these concepts.

🧠 Active Recall

Cover the definitions and try to explain each term from memory. This strengthens your understanding and retention.

📋 Create Flashcards

Use key terms to create your own flashcards, or let BrightClips generate them automatically in the Flashcards feature.

🔗 Build Connections

Look for relationships between terms. Understanding how concepts connect helps build a deeper mental model.

Pro Tip: Use key terms as search queries to find related videos on the same topic. Building knowledge across multiple sources strengthens understanding.

Next: Taking Notes

Learn how to take text, voice, and drawing notes while watching videos.

Notes Guide