Memorization (noun)

  1. The process of committing something to memory.
  2. The act of learning by repetition.

Origin:

Late middle english (as a verb in the sense "make memorable"): from late latin memorizare, from latin memor "mindful".

Examples:

  1. The memorization of the lines for the play took longer than expected.
  2. He spent hours memorizing the poem for the contest.
  3. Memorization is a key part of language learning.
  4. Rote memorization can sometimes lead to a lack of understanding.
  5. The process of memorization can be aided by repetition and visual aids.
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