memorization
memorization — noun
1. the practice of studying information again and again until you can recall it per
the practice of studying information again and again until you can recall it perfectly without any help or notes
Mira used flashcards and repetition for the memorization of French vocabulary before her exam.
memorization + of + [topic/domain]
The teacher warned that memorization of formulas is not enough — students must understand the ideas too.
simple memorization + of + [subject] + contrast
For the spelling bee, Tanvi's memorization of two hundred words took months of daily practice.
Many language learners find that memorization alone does not lead to real conversation skills.
- rote learning
emphasises repetition without necessarily understanding; often carries a negative tone
- learning by heart
common in British English; strongly suggests verbatim recall, especially of texts or speeches
- cramming
informal; refers to hurried, last-minute memorisation rather than steady practice
- understanding
grasping meaning rather than recalling exactly
- comprehension
focuses on interpreting and making sense of information
文法句型
memorization + of + [topic]
用法筆記
Frequently used in educational contexts. Often paired with 'rote' (rote memorization) to imply repetition without understanding.