memorizing US
ˈmɛmərəˌzaɪzɪŋ
See also: memorising (UK)
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Definition of memorizing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

learning processUSthe act of learning something so it can be recalledUS
  • Memorizing of the poem took her several days.
critic detractor

Adjective

1.
easy to rememberDatedcapable of being remembered easilyDated
  • The song had a memorizing melody that stuck with everyone.
memorable unforgettable
2.
captivatingDatedUScapturing attention or fascinationDatedUS
  • The memorizing performance left the audience in awe.
captivating engaging enthralling
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Origin of memorizing

Latin, memor (mindful) + -izare (to make)

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memory
the act of memorizing something
history
official in Scandinavia memorizing and reciting laws

Examples of memorizing in a sentence

  • She balanced memorizing of anatomy terms with weekly practice quizzes.
  • The play had a memorizing plot that captivated the audience.
  • Her speech was so memorizing that everyone remembered it for days.
  • Her memorizing eyes held everyone's attention.
  • The memorizing story kept the children engaged for hours.

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  1. French:mémorisation, mémorable, ...
  2. German:Auswendiglernen, einprägsam, ...
  3. Italian:memorizzazione, memorabile, ...
  4. Spanish:memorización, memorable, ...
  5. Portuguese:memorização, memorável, ...
  6. Chinese:背诵, 容易记住的, ...
  7. Japanese:暗記, 覚えやすい, ...
  8. Arabic:حِفْظ, سَهْل التَّذَكُّر, ...
  9. Hebrew:שִׁנּוּן, זָכִיר, ...
  10. Russian:запоминание, запоминающийся, ...
  11. Ukrainian:запам'ятовування, легко запам'ятовується, ...
  12. Hindi:कंठस्थ करना, यादगार, ...
memorize US
ˈmɛmərəɪz
See also: memorise (UK)

Definition of memorize - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
learningUSlearn information to recall it exactlyUS
  • She had to memorize the poem for class.
commit to memory learn by heart
2.
technologyTECH.USstore information in a deviceTECH.US
  • The computer memorizes data through its hard drive..
record retain store
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Origin of memorize

Latin, memor (mindful) + -ize (to make)

Examples of memorize in a sentence

  • Actors often memorize their lines for the play.
  • The smartphone can memorize your preferences.
  • Modern devices can memorize vast amounts of data.

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  1. French:mémoriser, stocker, ...
  2. German:auswendig lernen, speichern, ...
  3. Italian:memorizzare, archiviare, ...
  4. Spanish:memorizar, almacenar, ...
  5. Portuguese:decorar, gravar, ...
  6. Chinese:记住, 存储, ...
  7. Japanese:暗記する, 保存する, ...
  8. Arabic:حَفِظَ, خَزَّنَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְשַׁנֵּן, לֶאֱחְסֵן, ...
  10. Russian:запоминать, сохранять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:запам'ятовувати, зберігати, ...
  12. Hindi:याद करना, संग्रहित करना, ...
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