Repetitive learning style (4)

I believe the answer is:

rote

(Other definitions for rote that I've seen before include "Way of learning" , "Repetition of something to be learned" , "Mechanical routine" , "mindless activity?" , "Unthinking repetition" .)

I've seen this clue in the USA Today.

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