memory

noun

UK /ˈmem(ə)ri/

Word Forms

singular	memory
plural	memories

1
countable something that you remember
The memory of that night is still clear in his mind.
memory of:
I don’t have very fond memories of my school days.
a vivid memory (=a very clear memory):
What are your most vivid memories of that period?
Synonyms and related words
Memory and memories
memory
recall
recollection
1. 1a
  singular the fact that people remember a particular person or event
  Her memory will live on for ever (=people will always remember her).
  A small monument was erected to the memory of those who died.
  Synonyms and related words
  Memory and memories
  memory
  recall
  recollection
Collocates
Adjectives frequently used with memory
▪ abiding, fond, happy, painful, treasured, vivid
Verbs frequently used with memory as the object
▪ arouse, evoke, recall, rekindle, revive, stir, trigger
2
singular the ability to remember things
a memory test
He searched his memory but couldn’t recall where he’d seen her before.
Your memory tends to get worse as you get older.
My memory was playing tricks on me (=I was not remembering things correctly).
have a good/bad memory for something (=usually be able or not be able to remember something):
I’ve never had a very good memory for names.
Synonyms and related words
Memory and memories
memory
recall
recollection
3
countable computingthe part of a computer in which information, instructions, and programs are stored
Synonyms and related words
Computer memory and data storage devices
blu-ray
boot disk
buffer
1. 3a
  countable/uncountable the size of this part of a computer
  This particular model has 256 megabytes of memory.
  Synonyms and related words
  Computer memory and data storage devices
  blu-ray
  boot disk
  buffer

phrases

do something from memory

if my memory serves me (well/right/correctly)

in memory of someone

a trip/walk down memory lane

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