memory

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Memory

memory is on the Basic English 850 List.

meeting - memory - metal

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈmɛm(ə)ri/

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• Hyphenation: mem‧o‧ry, mem‧ory

Noun

Singular memory

Plural memories

1. When someone remembers something, we call the thing they remember a memory.

   I have very nice memories of the time when my children were young.

2. The part of the mind that remembers; the act of remembering.

   When we get older, our memory isn't as good.

3. (computing) The part of a computer that holds information.

Related words

• false memory
• memoir
• memorable
• memorandum
• memorial
• memorize/memorise
• mnemonics
• mind maps