Word: Memory

Pronunciation

/ˈmem(ə)rē/

Definitions

• Noun: The mental capacity or faculty of retaining and recalling past experiences, impressions, or information. For example: “She has a remarkable memory for dates and events.”
• Noun (Computing): A hardware component in a computer system that stores data for temporary use, either volatile (RAM) or non-volatile (ROM). Example: “The computer’s memory allows it to run multiple applications simultaneously.”
• Noun (Psychology): A recollection or reminiscence; something remembered from the past. Example: “Her memories of childhood summers were vivid and filled with joy.”

Phrases

• “Memory lane”: A nostalgic journey through one’s past memories. Example: “Walking down memory lane, he recounted his college days.”
• “In memory of”: Done or made to honor a person who has died. Example: “A scholarship was established in memory of the late professor.”
• “Flashback/memory flashback”: An unexpected, vivid recall of a past experience. Example: “The smell of baking bread triggered a memory flashback to her grandmother’s kitchen.”

Example Sentences

• Noun (Mental Capacity): “Reading regularly can improve your memory.”
• Noun (Computing): “Adding more RAM to your computer can boost its performance by increasing available memory.”
• Noun (Psychology): “The old photograph brought back many happy memories.”

Synonyms

• Remembrance
• Recollection
• Recall
• Retention
• Mindfulness
• Memorization
• Reminiscence
• Recollected experience
• Stored information (for computing context)