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Memorized: meaning, definitions and examples

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memorized

 

[ ˈmɛm.ə.raɪzd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

The term 'memorized' refers to the past action of committing something to memory, ensuring the information is retained for future recall. It indicates that a person has successfully learned and can reproduce knowledge without external reference.

Synonyms

learned, recalled, remembered, retained

Examples of usage

  • She memorized the poem for the school recital.
  • He had memorized the entire script for the play.
  • They memorized the multiplication tables for the math test.

Translations

Translations of the word "memorized" in other languages:

🇵🇹 memorizado

🇮🇳 याद किया हुआ

🇩🇪 einprägsam

🇮🇩 diingat

🇺🇦 запам'ятаний

🇵🇱 zapamiętany

🇯🇵 記憶された

🇫🇷 mémorisé

🇪🇸 memorizado

🇹🇷 ezberlenmiş

🇰🇷 암기된

🇸🇦 محفوظ

🇨🇿 zapamatovaný

🇸🇰 zapamätaný

🇨🇳 记住的

🇸🇮 zapomnjen

🇮🇸 minnst

🇰🇿 есте сақталған

🇬🇪 მახსოვს

🇦🇿 yaddaşda qalmış

🇲🇽 memorizado

Etymology

The word 'memorized' originates from the Latin word 'memoria', meaning 'memory'. This term entered the English language through the Old French 'memorie', used to denote the act or condition of being able to remember. The transition to 'memorize' occurred in the late 16th century as scholars began to emphasize the importance of learning and retaining information through conscious effort. The verb reflects a shift towards active engagement with knowledge acquisition, distinguishing between mere familiarity and deep learning. Over the years, the term has maintained its strong association with educational contexts, where memorization is often seen as a necessary skill for mastering various subjects.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,151, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.