recall memory

[/rɪˈkɔːl ˈmɛməri/]
nounpl: recall memories
memória de evocação
1. The cognitive ability to retrieve information from memory without external cues or prompts
Recall memory is tested when you try to remember a phone number without looking it up.
A memória de evocação é testada quando você tenta se lembrar de um número de telefone sem procurá-lo.
2. In psychology, the process of retrieving learned information from long-term memory
Students rely on recall memory during essay exams where they must retrieve information from memory.
Os estudantes dependem da memória de evocação durante provas dissertativas, onde devem recuperar informações da memória.
3. The ability to bring back to mind previously learned facts or experiences
Her excellent recall memory allowed her to remember every detail of the meeting.
Sua excelente memória de evocação permitiu que ela se lembrasse de cada detalhe da reunião.
The term 'recall memory' is primarily used in academic, psychological, and educational contexts in both Brazil and the USA. It is commonly referenced in educational assessments and cognitive psychology research. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'memória de evocação' is the technical term used in university courses on psychology and cognitive sciences. The distinction between recall and recognition memory is an important pedagogical concept taught in introductory psychology courses.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
memory retrievalfree recallretrieval memoryevocationrecollection
Antonyms / Antônimos
recognition memorycued recallforgetting

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
memória de evocação
Standard term used in academic and psychological contexts
General Brazilian
memória de recuperação
Alternative academic term emphasizing retrieval aspect
Portugal
memória de evocação
Standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese in formal contexts
Portugal
recuperação de memória
Alternative technical term used in cognitive psychology

Related Words

memorycognitionlong-term memoryretrievalrecognition

Related Idioms & Phrases

refresh one's memory
jog someone's memory
memory like a sieve
have something at the tip of one's tongue
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