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.