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Term: by memory

Definition:

"By memory" refers to the action of remembering or recalling something without the aid of written notes or external aids.

Parts of Speech:

Adverb, noun

Senses:

Sense 1:

Adverb: Remembering or recalling something solely based on your memory.

Example sentence: She could recite the entire poem by memory, even after years of not reading it.

Sense 2:

Noun: The ability or act of remembering or retaining information without external aids.

Example sentence: His amazing talent of learning languages by memory impressed everyone at the language institute.

Usages:

1. Popular usage: By memory is often used to describe the act of memorizing or remembering information without assistance.

Example sentence: Many actors and actresses learn their lines by memory to deliver a more natural performance.

2. Local usage: In some regions, by memory is also used to refer to events or experiences that are recalled from personal memories.

Example sentence: The elderly couple recounted their wedding day by memory, reliving each precious moment.

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