Memory Definition & Meaning

memory
noun
  1. something that is remembered; "search as he would, the memory was lost"
  2. the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered; "he can do it from memory"; "he enjoyed remembering his father"
  3. the power of retaining and recalling past experience; "he had a good memory when he was younger"
  4. an electronic memory device; "a memory and the CPU form the central part of a computer to which peripherals are attached"
  5. the area of cognitive psychology that studies memory processes; "he taught a graduate course on learning and memory"

Synonyms for memory

remembering noun

the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered; "he can do it from memory

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retention noun

the act of retaining something the power of retaining and recalling past experience

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retentiveness noun

the power of retaining and recalling past experience

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storage noun

the act of storing something a depository for goods

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store noun

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

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"Memory" in song lyrics

See how memory is used in real songs:

  • "Maybe me a picture, sweat as a memory"
    Above the Law — 1996
  • "Aww yes, and I can take you back just like the cold jack memory"
    Above the Law f/ Kokane, PEE GEE — The 'G' In Me
  • "Ugh, I think I lost my memory"
    Above the Law f/ Kokane, PEE GEE — The 'G' In Me

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Frequently asked questions

What does memory mean?
something that is remembered; "search as he would, the memory was lost" the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered; "he can do it from memory"; "he enjoyed remembering his father" the power of retaining and recalling past experience; "he had a good memory when he was younger" an electronic memory device; "a memory and the CPU form the central part of a computer to which peripherals are attached" the area of cognitive psychology that studies memory processes
What part of speech is memory?
Memory is a noun.
How many definitions does memory have?
Memory has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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