Definition of memorization
: the act or process of memorizing something : commitment of something to memory
The current emphasis on written exams and memorization encourages what is referred to bitterly by many educators as "teaching to the test."— Alison Lurie Seeking a balance to his daily diet of science and memorization of facts, he pursues music avocationally.— Judith Wynn Halsted Common core standards, which Alabama adopted in 2010 and implemented in 2012, emphasize thinking mathematically rather than memorization of formulas.— Trisha Powell Crain
Test Your Vocabulary
Which Word Does Not Belong?
-
- Which of these words does not mean "nonsense"?

Can you spell these 10 commonly misspelled words?
TAKE THE QUIZ
A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share memorization
Time Traveler for memorization
The first known use of memorization was in 1816
See more words from the same year