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memory noun (memories) 1 the ability of the mind to remember • have a poor memory. 2 the mind's store of remembered events, impressions, knowledge and ideas • searching my memory for the name. 3 the mental processes of memorizing information, retaining it, and recalling it on demand. 4 any such impression reproduced in the mind • have no memory of the event. 5 computing the part of a computer that is used to store data and programs. Also called store. 6 the limit in the past beyond which one's store of mental impressions does not extend • not within my memory. 7 the act of remembering; commemoration • in memory of old friends. 8 reputation after death • Her memory is still treasured here.
ETYMOLOGY: 14c: from French memorie, from Latin memor mindful.
memory noun (memories) 1 the ability of the mind to remember • have a poor memory. 2 the mind's store of remembered events, impressions, knowledge and ideas • searching my memory for the name. 3 the mental processes of memorizing information, retaining it, and recalling it on demand. 4 any such impression reproduced in the mind • have no memory of the event. 5 computing the part of a computer that is used to store data and programs. Also called store. 6 the limit in the past beyond which one's store of mental impressions does not extend • not within my memory. 7 the act of remembering; commemoration • in memory of old friends. 8 reputation after death • Her memory is still treasured here.
ETYMOLOGY: 14c: from French memorie, from Latin memor mindful.
memory noun (memories) 1 the ability of the mind to remember • have a poor memory. 2 the mind's store of remembered events, impressions, knowledge and ideas • searching my memory for the name. 3 the mental processes of memorizing information, retaining it, and recalling it on demand. 4 any such impression reproduced in the mind • have no memory of the event. 5 computing the part of a computer that is used to store data and programs. Also called store. 6 the limit in the past beyond which one's store of mental impressions does not extend • not within my memory. 7 the act of remembering; commemoration • in memory of old friends. 8 reputation after death • Her memory is still treasured here.
ETYMOLOGY: 14c: from French memorie, from Latin memor mindful.
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