memory (Meaning)
memory (n)
something that is remembered
the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
the power of retaining and recalling past experience
an electronic memory device
the area of cognitive psychology that studies memory processes
memory (n.)
The faculty of the mind by which it retains the knowledge of previous thoughts, impressions, or events.
The reach and positiveness with which a person can remember; the strength and trustworthiness of one's power to reach and represent or to recall the past; as, his memory was never wrong.
The actual and distinct retention and recognition of past ideas in the mind; remembrance; as, in memory of youth; memories of foreign lands.
The time within which past events can be or are remembered; as, within the memory of man.
Something, or an aggregate of things, remembered; hence, character, conduct, etc., as preserved in remembrance, history, or tradition; posthumous fame; as, the war became only a memory.
A memorial.
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memory Sentence Examples
- His memory of the accident was hazy and incomplete.
- The veteran's memory held vivid images of the battlefield.
- With an exceptional photographic memory, she could recall every detail she had ever seen.
- The Alzheimer's patient's memory deteriorated rapidly, stealing away her precious moments.
- The smell of freshly baked bread evoked fond memories of childhood.
- Their love story was etched into their memories, forever cherished and unforgotten.
- The museum's exhibits captured memories of a bygone era.
- The ancient ruins held the secrets of civilizations lost in time, preserving their memories in stone.
- The diary served as a repository of memories, chronicling the author's thoughts and experiences.
- The melody of the song unlocked a floodgate of bittersweet memories.
FAQs About the word memory
something that is remembered, the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered, the power of retaining and recalling past experience, an electronic
recollection, perception, remembrance,mind, comprehension, reminiscence, reflection, total recall, thinking, retrospection
repression, amnesia, amnesia,repression,,forgetfulness, forgetfulness
His memory of the accident was hazy and incomplete.
The veteran's memory held vivid images of the battlefield.
With an exceptional photographic memory, she could recall every detail she had ever seen.
The Alzheimer's patient's memory deteriorated rapidly, stealing away her precious moments.
