memorization
noun
mem·o·ri·za·tion
ˌme-mə-rə-ˈzā-shən 
ˌme-mə-(ˌ)rī-,
ˌmem-rə-
: the act or process of memorizing something : commitment of something to memory
The current emphasis on written exams and memorization encourages what is referred to bitterly by many educators as "teaching to the test."—
Alison Lurie
Alison LurieSeeking a balance to his daily diet of science and memorization of facts, he pursues music avocationally.—Judith Wynn Halsted
Judith Wynn HalstedCommon core standards, which Alabama adopted in 2010 and implemented in 2012, emphasize thinking mathematically rather than memorization of formulas.—Trisha Powell Crain
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Unlike outdated teaching methods that rely on memorization or guessing strategies, the Science of Reading focuses on how children's brains actually learn to read.
—Linetta Jackson Special To The Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 27 Feb. 2025
In contrast, 73% express frustration with rote memorization and assignments that seem disconnected from real-world success.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Like the majority of students, AI models are pairing some memorization with some reasoning, Cotra told me.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 21 Feb. 2025
To successfully navigate these unexpected questions, job seekers must shift their mindset from memorization to adaptability.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
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Linetta Jackson Special To The Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 27 Feb. 2025
In contrast, 73% express frustration with rote memorization and assignments that seem disconnected from real-world success.
—Ray Ravaglia, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Like the majority of students, AI models are pairing some memorization with some reasoning, Cotra told me.
—Sigal Samuel, Vox, 21 Feb. 2025
To successfully navigate these unexpected questions, job seekers must shift their mindset from memorization to adaptability.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2025
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“Memorization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/memorization. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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