memorization
noun/ˌmɛməraɪˈzeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #18,852 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
the process of learning and committing something to memory.
Example sentence
Students often use flashcards to help with memorization of new vocabulary.
Synonyms & related words
More words in ranks 18,801–18,900
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- marinateto soak food in a seasoned liquid before cooking in order to add flavor or tenderness.
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- millisecondone thousandth of a second
- moietyOne of two equal or roughly equal parts into which something is divided.
- morselA small piece or amount of food.
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- naryNot one; not any (used in the phrase 'nary a').