memory effect
ˈmɛməri ɪˈfɛkt
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Definition of memory effect - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
batteriesTECH.phenomenon in batteries reducing capacity after partial dischargeTECH.
  • The battery's memory effect reduced its overall lifespan.
2.
psychologyTECH.influence of past experiences on current behaviorTECH.
  • The memory effect influenced her decision-making process.
cognitive bias
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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.

Expressions with effect

for effectadv.
intended to produce a reaction
She laughed loudly for effect, hoping to lighten the mood.
ripple effectn.
situation where one event causes many others
The new policy had a ripple effect on the economy.
snowball effectn.
situation where something grows quickly from small beginnings
The snowball effect made the problem much bigger.
take effectv.
start working or begin to have the planned effect
The new law will take effect next month.
the effect was electricexp.
producing intense excitement and a strongly charged feeling in the room
When she sang, the effect was electric and everyone held their breath.
it has a snowball effectn.
situation where something grows bigger and faster over time
One late payment spreads; it has a snowball effect on your credit.
posturing for effectadj.
behaving in a way to impress others
His speech was just posturing for effect, not genuine concern.
water cooler effectn.
spread of information through informal workplace chats
The water cooler effect helps news travel fast in the office.
create a ripple effectv.
spread influence or impact widely
The new policy created a ripple effect throughout the entire organization.
in effectadv.
for all practical purposes or in practice
In effect, the new policy changes nothing.

Terms related to memory effect

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Terms with memory effect included in their meaning

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primingn.
psychology
the implicit memory effect influencing response to a stimulus

Examples of memory effect in a sentence

  • Engineers are working to minimize the memory effect in new models.
  • The memory effect was evident in his reactions.
  • Her choices were shaped by the memory effect.

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  1. French:effet mémoire, effet de mémoire, ...
  2. German:Memory-Effekt, Erinnerungseffekt, ...
  3. Italian:effetto memoria, ...
  4. Spanish:efecto memoria, influencia del pasado, ...
  5. Portuguese:efeito de memória, ...
  6. Chinese:记忆效应, 记忆影响, ...
  7. Japanese:メモリー効果, 記憶効果, ...
  8. Arabic:تَأْثِيرُ الذَّاكِرَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֶפֶקְט זִכָּרוֹן, הַשְׁפָּעַת זִּכָּרוֹן, ...
  10. Russian:эффект памяти, влияние памяти, ...
  11. Ukrainian:ефект пам'яті, ...
  12. Hindi:मेमोरी इफेक्ट, ...
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