memory

UK /ˈmɛm.ə.ɹi/ US /ˈmɛm.ə.ɹi/
noun 6

Definitions

noun

1

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

Memory is a facility common to all animals.

And they say goldfish have no memory. I guess their lives are much like mine. And the little plastic castle is a surprise every time.

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.

My wedding is one of my happiest memories.

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.

My first microcomputer had 12K of memory. When I expanded to a full 64K, I thought I had all the memory I'd ever need. Hah. I know better now.

4

The time within which past events can be or are remembered.

in recent memory

in living memory

5

Which returns to its original shape when heated

memory metal

memory plastic

noun

1

Alternative letter-case form of memory (“pelmanism”).

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