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perfect recall

[/ˈpɜːrfɪkt rɪˈkɔːl/]
noun
memória perfeita
1. The ability to remember and recall information with complete accuracy and detail without any loss or distortion
Someone with perfect recall can remember every word from a book they read years ago.
Alguém com memória perfeita consegue lembrar cada palavra de um livro que leu anos atrás.
2. In psychology and neuroscience, the hypothetical capacity to retrieve any memory with absolute fidelity
Perfect recall is extremely rare in humans, though some individuals claim to possess eidetic memory.
A memória perfeita é extremamente rara em humanos, embora algumas pessoas afirmem possuir memória eidética.
Synonyms
eidetic memoryphotographic memorytotal recallabsolute memory
Antonyms
amnesiaforgetfulnessmemory loss

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
memória perfeita
Most common usage
São Paulo
memória perfeita
Standard usage
Portugal
memória perfeita
Standard usage, may also use 'recordação perfeita'

Related Idioms & Phrases

have a memory like an elephant
never forget
sharp memory
recall something word for word
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