memorization

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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

While there have been many proposed methods to reduce memorization in machine learning methods, most have been largely ineffective.

From Salon • Jun. 1, 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

Aural transmission also enhances brain function since memorization is essential, along with mental mapping of melodies and rhythms.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin