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garded. The only things that matter in the word you choose
are the first two letters and the next consonant sound. For
example, the word, "column" would represent CO 5; the
"mn" at the end of the word is disregarded. The words,
collar, colt, color, cold or coliseum would also fit the system.
If you can think of a word that can be pictured, that has no
other letters after the consonant that represents the ex-
change number—use it. The word, "coal" is an example
that fits this case.
Keep in mind that you don't have to use a word that has
only the first two letters and the exchange number sound.
The first word that comes to you is usually, although not
always, the one to use. If the number you wish to memo-
rize begins BEachview 8, you could use the word, "BEef"
(BE 8). Here are a few more examples to make sure that
you get the idea:—

REgent 2 — rent—Reynard (The Fox)
ESplanade 7 — escape — escalator
GRamercy 8 — grave — graph
DElaware 9 — deep — deputy
GOrdon 5 — sold — goal
CLover 3 — clam — climb
I've given only two words for each exchange, but there
are many others that would fit.
Do you see how simple it is? There's no reason why you
shouldn't be able to find a word, immediately, to represent
any exchange and exchange number. Let me remind you
that the word you select has to have a meaning for you
only. Probably, if I gave ten people an exchange and ex-
change number, they would each use a different word to
help remember it. Although nouns are usually best, that
doesn't mean that you have to use a noun. Some of you
may find that a foreign word you know, is just right for a
certain exchange and exchange number; if so, use it; it