Memory

/mˈɛməɹˌi/

/ˈmɛmɝi/

Memory

the ability of mind to keep and remember past events, people, experiences, etc.

synonyms : retention

something that is remembered

the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered

a piece of electronic object in a computer where data is stored

the area of cognitive psychology that studies memory processes

Examples

1. Maybe this photograph will jog your memory.

2. Memories of that day still bring a lump to his throat.

3. The memory of all that blood made his flesh creep.

4. These events occurred within living memory.