memorization

noun
UK: /ˌmeməraɪˈzeɪʃən/
US: /ˌmemərəˈzeɪʃən/

  1. The action of learning something so that you can remember it perfectly.

    1. Memorization is key for learning new words in a foreign language.
    2. The student relied heavily on rote memorization to pass the history exam, but struggled to apply the concepts.

  2. The process of committing information to memory through repetition or other techniques.

    1. She improved her memorization by using flashcards every day.
    2. Effective memorization strategies involve connecting new information with existing knowledge and creating mental associations.

Synonyms

recollection recitation recall

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "memorization" in English means: The action of learning something so that you can remember it perfectly., The process of committing information to memory through repetition or other techniques..

The phonetic transcription of "memorization" is /ˌmeməraɪˈzeɪʃən/ in British English and /ˌmemərəˈzeɪʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "memorization": recollection, recitation, recall.

Example usage of "memorization": "Memorization is key for learning new words in a foreign language.". More examples on the page.