memorization
/ˌmeməraɪˈzeɪʃn/noun
उच्चारण मेमराइज़ेशन
कंठस्थ करना, याद करना, रटना
Core word
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the process of learning something carefully so that you can remember it exactly
कंठस्थ करना, याद करना, रटना
- Learning a language needs understanding, not just memorization.
- the memorization of formulas
- Memorization of the multiplication tables helps in quick calculation.
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- The teacher discouraged memorization without understanding.
- Poems are easier for children to remember if memorization is made into a game.
Synonyms learning by heart rote learning committing to memory
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
memorization (uncountable)
Memorization is the process of learning something by heart. It is uncountable: no 'a memorization' and no plural.
Memorization किसी बात को कंठस्थ करने की प्रक्रिया है। यह uncountable है: 'a memorization' या plural नहीं।
- Memorization of dates is not enough to learn history.
- Too much memorization makes studying boring.
memorization of + noun
Use 'of' for what is memorised.
जो याद किया जा रहा हो, उसके लिए 'of' आता है।
- The memorization of poems was part of the old syllabus.
- Her memorization of the periodic table was quick.
memorization vs understanding
It is often contrasted with understanding. Exams for competitive jobs reward both.
इसकी तुलना प्रायः समझ से की जाती है। प्रतियोगी परीक्षाएँ दोनों को महत्व देती हैं।
- Learning with understanding lasts longer than memorization.
British spelling: memorisation
British English also allows 'memorisation'. Indian English uses both; choose one and stay consistent.
British English में 'memorisation' भी चलता है। भारतीय अंग्रेज़ी में दोनों प्रयुक्त होते हैं; एक चुनकर उसी पर टिके रहें।
- Rote memorisation is a poor way to learn grammar.
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adjective + memorization
rotemechanicalsimpleheavyconstantquick
- Rote memorization does not help in essay writing.
memorization + of
of factsof formulaeof vocabularyof datesof verses
- Memorization of formulae helps in the maths paper.
verb + memorization
rely onavoidrequireinvolveencourage
- This subject requires a lot of memorization.
memorization + skill
skilltechniquemethodpracticeexercise
- Mnemonics are a useful memorization technique.
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- The Vedas were passed down through careful memorization.
वेद सावधानीपूर्वक कंठस्थ करने के माध्यम से पीढ़ी-दर-पीढ़ी चले आए।
- Memorization alone will not help you in the reasoning section.
केवल रटने से reasoning खंड में आपको सहायता नहीं मिलेगी।
- Radhika used flashcards to speed up the memorization of new words.
राधिका ने नए शब्द याद करने की गति बढ़ाने के लिए flashcards का प्रयोग किया।
- The teacher encouraged understanding rather than memorization.
शिक्षक ने रटने के बजाय समझने को प्रोत्साहित किया।
- The memorization of long passages is easier with rhythm.
लय के साथ लंबे अंश याद करना आसान हो जाता है।
- Modern exams test application of ideas more than memorization.
आधुनिक परीक्षाएँ रटने की तुलना में विचारों के प्रयोग को अधिक परखती हैं।
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✗ Memorization of the poem were difficult.
✓ Memorization of the poem was difficult.
The subject 'memorization' is singular, so the verb must be singular.
कर्ता 'memorization' singular है, इसलिए verb singular होगी।
✗ He did many memorizations for the exam.
✓ He did a lot of memorization for the exam.
It is uncountable, so it cannot be used with 'many' or a plural.
यह uncountable है, इसलिए 'many' या plural के साथ नहीं आता।
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
learning by heart rote learning committing to memory
§Grammar and usage
Usage: learning something by repeating it without understanding it is called rote learning, or learning by rote.
Usage में किसी चीज़ को बिना समझे बार-बार दोहराकर याद करने को rote learning या learning by rote कहते हैं।