Word
memorization
Phoneticsmem·o·riza·tion
Uncountable noun
Definition
n. learning something so well that you can say or write it from memory, like a poem or a list of words.
n. exact recall of information committed to memory through repeated study or rehearsal. Often contrasted with understanding or analysis as a learning strategy.
Examples
“Memorization helps me learn new English words.”
“Students use daily memorization to learn the multiplication tables before the maths test.”
“While memorization can secure short-term recall of dates and definitions, lasting mastery usually requires connecting new facts to ideas you already understand.”
Examples
simple
“Memorization helps me learn new English words.”
contextual
“Students use daily memorization to learn the multiplication tables before the maths test.”
complex
“While memorization can secure short-term recall of dates and definitions, lasting mastery usually requires connecting new facts to ideas you already understand.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “memorization” in context.
Verb
01. discourage memorization
“Our teacher discourages memorization and encourages critical thinking.”
verb + noun
02. involve memorization
“Studying vocabulary inevitably involves some memorization.”
verb + noun
03. memorization fades
“Memorization fades quickly without regular review and real use.”
noun + verb
04. memorization helps
“Memorization helps at first, but practice makes language stick.”
noun + verb
05. memorization works
“Rote memorization works for quizzes but rarely for long-term use.”
noun + verb
Adjective
06. mechanical memorization
“Mechanical memorization alone will not help you speak fluently.”
adj + noun
Noun
07. feat of memorization
“Reciting the whole poem was an impressive feat of memorization.”
noun + prep + noun
08. power of memorization
“She impressed everyone with her power of memorization.”
noun + prep + noun
09. discourage pure memorization
“Modern curricula discourage pure memorization in favour of understanding.”
10. improve memorization through repetition
“You can improve memorization through repetition and daily practice.”
11. learn through sheer memorization
“You cannot learn a language through sheer memorization alone.”
12. move beyond rote memorization
“Good teachers help students move beyond rote memorization.”
Real-World Examples
“The test has morphed several times over its history, as researchers, educators and the public have pushed for it to assess skills learned in school rather than inherent intelligence or rote memorization.” “Let’s start from the basics: when we teach machine learning, we say that memorization is bad, because it leads to overfitting and prevents generalization.” Etymology
From memorize + -ation.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Related words
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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