memory

noun

(uncountable) The ability of the brain to record information or impressions with the facility of recalling them later, usually at will.

A record of a thing or an event stored and available for later use by the organism.

(computing) The part of a computer that stores variable executable code or data (RAM) or unalterable executable code or default data (ROM).

The time within which past events can be or are remembered.

Synonym of pelmanism (“memory card game”).

(attributive, of a material) Which returns to its original shape when heated

Alternative letter-case form of memory (“pelmanism”). [(uncountable) The ability of the brain to record information or impressions with the facility of recalling them later, usually at will.]

(zoology, collective, rare) A term of venery for a social group of elephants, normally called a herd.

(obsolete) A memorial.

Roots

memormemor- · Latin · mindful, remember

Synonyms for memory

recollectionn remembrancen retentivenessn reminiscencen storagen anamnesisn retrospectionn retentionn mementon commemorationn

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