memorization

Example Sentences

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Her eyes dart up and down in a manner that betrays rote memorization, not scholarship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

The group first met with casting director Cassandra Kulukundis, who read them their lines and asked them to recite them back to test their memorization skills.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 11, 2025

Password managers simplify the process, allowing children to create and store complex passwords without memorization.

From Salon • Oct. 21, 2024

“As a teacher for 30 years, there’s a lot of research that shows that cursive handwriting enhances a child’s brain development, including memorization, and improves fine motor skills.”

From Seattle Times • Jan. 2, 2024

There were two places where a student could study: the dining hall with its tables cleared for work, everyone chanting during the common memorization sessions; or the table in her own room.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston