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Memory

/ˈmɛm(ə)ɹi/

The ability of the brain to record information or impressions with the facility of recalling them later at will.

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📖 Definitions of "Memory"

noun

1
The ability of the brain to record information or impressions with the facility of recalling them later at will.
"Memory is a facility common to all animals."
2
A record of a thing or an event stored and available for later use by the organism.
"I have no memory of that event."
3
The part of a computer that stores variable executable code or data (RAM) or unalterable executable code or default data (ROM).
"This data passes from the CPU to the memory."
4
The time within which past events can be or are remembered.
"in recent memory; in living memory"

🔄 Synonyms of "Memory"

6 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
retentionnoun	The act of retaining or something retained.
storagenoun	(uncountable) The act of storing goods; the state of being stored.
storenoun	(mainly North American) A building (or portion thereof) where items may be purchased.
rememberingnoun	The act by which something is remembered.
retentivenessnoun	The state of being retentive.
memory boardnoun	an electronic memory device

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Memory"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
rememberingnoun	The act by which something is remembered.
retentionnoun	The act of retaining or something retained.
retentivenessnoun	The state of being retentive.
storagenoun	(uncountable) The act of storing goods; the state of being stored.
storenoun	(mainly North American) A building (or portion thereof) where items may be purchased.
memory boardnoun	an electronic memory device
memorizationnoun	The act of committing something to memory or memorizing.
recollectionnoun	The act of recollecting, or recalling to the memory; the act of recalling to memory.
remembrancenoun	The act of remembering; a holding in mind, or bringing to mind; recollection.
mindnoun	The capability for rational thought.
memorianoun	One of the five canons of classical rhetoric: the discipline of memory and recall.
consciousnessnoun	(uncountable) The state of being conscious or aware; awareness.
rememberverb	To recall from one's memory; to have an image in one's memory.
memorialnoun	Something, such as a monument, by which someone or something is remembered.
mementonoun	A keepsake; an object kept as a reminder of a place or event.
remindernoun	Someone or something that reminds.
keepsakenoun	An object given by a person and retained in memory of something or someone; something kept for sentimental or nostalgic reasons.
souvenirnoun	An item of sentimental value, that is given or kept to remember an event or location.
thesisnoun	(by extension) A lengthy essay written to establish the validity of a thesis (sense 1.1), especially one submitted in order to complete the requirements for a non-doctoral degree in the US and a doctoral degree in the UK; a dissertation.
memorabilianoun	(originally US) Objects that are connected to or remind their owner of past events.