memorise
verb C2
Plain meaning
to learn something so that you can remember it exactly
Exam-register meaning
In formal or high-level texts, it is used to describe to learn something so that you can remember it exactly, often with a precise or specialised tone.
In context
naturalThe team tried to memorise the problem before it became serious.
examThe report argues that institutions should memorise ineffective practices through evidence-based reform.
Common collocations
memorise a proposalmemorise the issuememorise in practice
Watch out
Do not use “memorise” with every object. Check the object that follows it and avoid using it when a simpler verb is more natural.
Word family
memory (noun)memorisation (noun)memorised (adjective)