long-term memory
ˈlɔŋ tɜrm ˈmɛməri
Definition

Definition of long-term memory - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

extended storageTECH.part of memory storing information for extended periodsTECH.
  • She recalled her childhood home using her long-term memory.
  • His long-term memory allowed him to remember events from decades ago.
  • Long-term memory is crucial for learning and retaining information.
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Expressions with long

so longadv.
for a long duration of time
She waited so long for the bus.
before longadv.
happening soon or in the near future
We will arrive at the station before long.
long dropn.
significant fall or descent
He survived the long drop from the cliff into the water.
long goneadj.
no longer present or available
The opportunity to buy the house is long gone.
have a long facev.
look sad or disappointed
She had a long face after hearing the news.
long hauln.
journey over a long distance
The truckers prepared for the long haul across the country.

Expressions with term

blanket termn.
general label covering a range of concepts or items
'Smart device' is a blanket term for various connected gadgets.
term outv.
extend the duration of a loan
The bank agreed to term out the loan for another five years.
carry to termv.
complete a pregnancy until the baby is born
She decided to carry to term despite the challenges.
long-termadj.
lasting or extending over a long time
The long-term effects of the medication are still unknown.
in the long termadv.
over a long period of time
Investing in education pays off in the long term.
in the short termadv.
for a brief period soon after now
Prices may rise in the short term.
school termn.
period when a school holds classes
The school term starts in September and ends in December.
term papern.
long written assignment for a class during a term
I have to finish my term paper by Friday.
short-termadj.
lasting for a brief period
They decided on a short-term solution to the problem.
academic termn.
period when a school holds classes
The academic term starts in September and ends in December.

Expressions with memory

dim memoryn.
vague recollection of something
I have a dim memory of visiting this place as a child.
elephant's memoryn.
very good memory like an elephant
She has an elephant's memory for birthdays.
jog memoryv.
help someone remember something forgotten
The old photo jogged my memory of our trip.
memory lanen.
nostalgic journey through past memories
We took a walk down memory lane, recalling our childhood.
erase from memoryv.
remove something from one's memory
She tried to erase the painful event from memory.
have a short memoryv.
forget things quickly or easily
He has a short memory and often forgets names.
refresh someone's memoryv.
help someone remember something
She showed him a photo to refresh his memory.
commit something to memoryv.
learn something by heart
He committed the speech to memory before the presentation.
it slips someone's memoryexp.
fail to remember to do something important
It slipped her memory to call the doctor.
jog someone's memoryv.
help someone remember something
Seeing the old photo jogged his memory about the trip.

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Terms with long-term memory included in their meaning

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declarative memoryn.
memory
type of long-term memory storing facts and events
procedural memoryn.
psychology
long-term memory for performing actions
semantic memoryn.
cognitive psychology
long-term memory for words, concepts, and numbers
LTMacr.
acr: long-term memory
part of brain that keeps memories for long time

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  1. French:mémoire à long terme, ...
  2. German:Langzeitgedächtnis, ...
  3. Italian:memoria a lungo termine, ...
  4. Spanish:memoria duradera, ...
  5. Portuguese:memória de longo prazo, ...
  6. Chinese:长期记忆, ...
  7. Japanese:長期記憶, ...
  8. Arabic:الذّاكرة طَوِيلة الأَمَد, ...
  9. Hebrew:זִכָּרוֹן טֶוַח אָרוֹךְ, ...
  10. Russian:долговременная память, ...
  11. Ukrainian:довготривала пам'ять, ...
  12. Hindi:दीर्घकालिक स्मृति, ...
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