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memorization

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mem·o·rize  (mm-rz)
tr.v. mem·o·rized, mem·o·riz·ing, mem·o·riz·es
1. To commit to memory; learn by heart.
2. Computer Science To store in memory: "Some programmable phones can now memorize up to 100 numbers" (Time).

memo·riza·ble adj.
memo·ri·zation (-r-zshn) n.
memo·rizer n.
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Noun1.memorization - learning so as to be able to remember verbatimmemorization - learning so as to be able to remember verbatim; "the actor's memorization of his lines"
learning, acquisition - the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge; "the child's acquisition of language"
rote, rote learning - memorization by repetition


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