The word card comes from the French '' targete '' diminutive of '' targe '' and was used in the 14th century, considered a large shield that covered a large part of the body. The cards have different types of uses, one of them is for the presentation, which is a cardboard rectangle where all the personal data of the individual who delivers it is recorded, so that the recipient will find it easier to contact him.
There we can find the name, private or professional address, title or position, email and telephone number, we use this a lot on a professional level.
The cards are also used as invitations to meetings, parties or events and can also be sent to congratulate personal events such as birthdays, Christmas or New Years parties, there are also digital cards in these cases.
In computing it is called a card, which processes and transmits information to the data carrier.
On the other hand, memory cards is a device where we can keep all the information that has been stored correctly.
Credit cards are a plastic card with a magnetic strip, a microchip and an embossed number that we use to buy without the need to carry cash.
In soccer they use the penalty card as a means of warning, pressure or sensation to a player or a substitute, because they are used by the referee to indicate when a player commits a foul. When the player commits a foul the referee will put the card above his head facing or pointing towards the player and the color of the card depends on the type of severity and the degree of punishment that can be applied.
