memory

1. (uncountable) The ability of the brain to record information or impressions with the facility of recalling them later, usually at will.Examples: "Memory is a facility common to all animals."Synonyms: recall#Noununcountable

2. (computing) The part of a computer that stores variable executable code or data (RAM) or unalterable executable code or default data (ROM).Examples: "This data passes from the CPU to the memory."; "My first microcomputer had 12K of memory. When I expanded to a full 64K, I thought I had all the memory I'd ever need. Hah. I know better now."Synonyms: corecountableuncountable

3. (attributive, of a material) Which returns to its original shape when heatedExamples: "memory metal"; "memory plastic"attributivecountableuncountable

4. (obsolete) A memorial.Examples: "These weeds are memories of those worser hours."countableobsoleteuncountable

5. (zoology, collective, rare) A term of venery for a social group of elephants, normally called a herd.collectivecountablerareuncountable