Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
memory-bank
Noun
/ˈmɛməri bæŋk/
Definition
A system or place for storing memories, often referring to the human brain or a metaphorical repository of experiences.
Examples
- Her childhood memories formed a vivid memory-bank that she often revisited.
- The therapy session helped him access parts of his memory-bank he hadn’t thought about in years.
- Writing in her journal serves as a way to enhance her memory-bank of significant life events.
Meaning
The term memory-bank is commonly used to describe the collection of memories and experiences that an individual has accumulated over their life. It can refer to both the ability to recall personal memories and a conceptual space where these memories are stored.
Synonyms
- recollection
- remembrance
- memory reserve
- mental archive
