memorize

(memə rīz′)

transitive verb memorized, memorizing

☆ to commit to memory; learn by heart

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See memorize in American Heritage Dictionary 4

transitive verb mem·o·rized, mem·o·riz·ing, mem·o·riz·es
  1. To commit to memory; learn by heart.
  2. Computer Science To store in memory: “Some programmable phones can now memorize up to 100 numbers” (Time).

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  • memˈo·rizˌa·ble adjective
  • memˌo·ri·zaˈtion (-rĭ-zāˈshən) noun
  • memˈo·rizˌer noun

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