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memory spans

memory spans is the plural of memory span.

Meaning of memory span

Noun

memory span (plural memory spans)

  1. The number of items, usually words or numbers, that a person can retain and recall. Memory span is a test of working memory (short-term memory).
    • He noticed that the memory span of young adults was around seven elements

Questions about memory spans

What is memory spans the plural of?
Memory spans is the plural of memory span.

Words near memory spans in the dictionary

  1. memory quilt
  2. memory quilts
  3. memory root
  4. memory safety
  5. memory span
  6. memory spans
  7. memory stick
  8. memory sticks
  9. memory T cell
  10. memory T cells
  11. memory typewriter

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