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memory

n. C / U
A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˈmɛmɝi// UK //mˈɛməɹˌi// mem·o·ry Archaic General-service

n. the ability to remember things or the specific things you remember from the past. It can also mean the space on a computer or phone for storing information.

n. the faculty by which the mind stores and recalls information; also, the physical capacity of a computer system to retain data.


SIMPLE

She has a very good memory for names.

CONTEXTUAL

The old laptop is slow because it does not have enough memory to run the new software.

COMPLEX

Childhood experiences often leave a lasting impression on one's memory, shaping personality and preferences well into adulthood.

Synonyms
Usage

Uncountable when referring to the general faculty or computer storage capacity; countable when referring to specific recalled events.

Pitfall

I have a good memory about my childhoodI have a good memory of my childhoodWhen referring to a specific recalled event, the noun typically takes the preposition 'of' rather than 'about'.

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