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Definition of memory
memory
/ˈmɛm.ə.ɹi/
mem · o · ry
Plural:memories
•Adjective:memorable
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CEFR
A2
Grade
2
Tier
1
Usage
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• noun
1
The cognitive faculty by which the mind stores, retains, and retrieves information or past experiences.
Example
"As people age, they often rely on mental exercises to keep their memory sharp."
2
A specific person, thing, or event remembered from the past; a recollection.
Example
"She has a fond childhood memory of baking cookies with her grandmother during the holidays."
3
The capacity, components, or hardware in a computer or electronic device used to store data and instructions for processing.
Example
"The new laptop comes with expanded memory and a faster processor for handling complex graphic design software."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English memorie, via Anglo-Norman from Latin memoria ('memory, remembrance'), which is derived from memor ('mindful, remembering').
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Memory. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/memory