Memory Memory is the faculty of the mind by which data or information is encoded, stored, and retrieved when needed. It is the retention of information over time for the purpose of influencing future action. If past events could not be remembered, ...

is an organism's ability to store, retain, and recall information. Memory or Memories may also refer to:

Memory

Adaptive memory Adaptive memory is the study of memory systems that have evolved to help retain survival- and fitness-related information, i.e., that are geared toward helping an organism enhance its reproductive fitness and chances of surviving. One key elemen ...

, memory systems that have evolved to help retain survival-and-fitness related information *

Collective memory Collective memory refers to the shared pool of memories, knowledge and information of a social group that is significantly associated with the group's identity. The English phrase "collective memory" and the equivalent French phrase "la mémoire c ...

, memory that is shared, passed on and constructed by a group or modern society * Immunological memory, a characteristic of the adaptive immunity *

Long memory Long-range dependence (LRD), also called long memory or long-range persistence, is a phenomenon that may arise in the analysis of Spatial analysis, spatial or time series analysis, time series data. It relates to the rate of decay of statistical dep ...

, a statistical property in which intertemporal dependence decays only slowly *

Long-term memory Long-term memory (LTM) is the stage of the Atkinson–Shiffrin memory model in which informative knowledge is held indefinitely. It is defined in contrast to short-term and working memory, which persist for only about 18 to 30 seconds. Long-t ...

, the ability of the brain to store and recover memories *

Working memory Working memory is a cognitive system with a limited capacity that can hold information temporarily. It is important for reasoning and the guidance of decision-making and behavior. Working memory is often used synonymously with short-term memory, ...

short-term memory Short-term memory (or "primary" or "active memory") is the capacity for holding a small amount of information in an active, readily available state for a short interval. For example, short-term memory holds a phone number that has just been recit ...

, the ability of the brain (or a computer) to temporarily store data while processing it *

Body memory Body memory (BM) is a hypothesis that the body itself is capable of storing memories, as opposed to only the brain. While experiments have demonstrated the possibility of cellular memory there are currently no known means by which tissues other ...

, the hypothetical memory function of individual body parts or cells * Implicit memory, a type in which previous experiences help to perform a task with no awareness of those experiences *

Procedural memory Procedural memory is a type of implicit memory (unconscious, long-term memory) which aids the performance of particular types of tasks without conscious awareness of these previous experiences. Procedural memory guides the processes we perform, ...

, a type most frequently below conscious awareness that helps perform particular types of action ** Muscle memory is a form of procedural memory also known as motor learning * Genetic memory (psychology), present at birth and exists in the absence of sensory experience

Technology

Battery memory Memory effect, also known as battery effect, lazy battery effect, or battery memory, is an effect observed in nickel-cadmium rechargeable batteries that causes them to hold less charge. It describes the situation in which nickel-cadmium batter ...

, an effect observed in nickel cadmium rechargeable batteries that causes them to hold less charge *

Semiconductor memory Semiconductor memory is a digital electronic semiconductor device used for digital data storage, such as computer memory. It typically refers to devices in which data is stored within metal–oxide–semiconductor (MOS) memory cells on a sili ...

, electronic memory used in digital electronics, for example: **

Computer memory In computing, memory is a device or system that is used to store information for immediate use in a computer or related computer hardware and digital electronic devices. The term ''memory'' is often synonymous with the term ''primary storage ...

, devices that are used to store data or programs on a temporary or permanent basis for use in a computer **

Read-only memory Read-only memory (ROM) is a type of non-volatile memory used in computers and other electronic devices. Data stored in ROM cannot be electronically modified after the manufacture of the memory device. Read-only memory is useful for storing sof ...

, semiconductor memory that cannot be modified ** Volatile memory, semiconductor memory that requires power to maintain the stored information ** Non-volatile memory, semiconductor memory that can retain the stored information even when not powered *

Computer data storage Computer data storage is a technology consisting of computer components and Data storage, recording media that are used to retain digital data (computing), data. It is a core function and fundamental component of computers. The central pro ...

, computer components, devices, and recording media that retain digital data *

Plastic deformation In engineering, deformation refers to the change in size or shape of an object. ''Displacements'' are the ''absolute'' change in position of a point on the object. Deflection is the relative change in external displacements on an object. Strain ...

of some elastic material that has been subjected to prolonged stress. * Memory foam, a material that molds to the shape of a warm body but returns to its original shape on cooling * Shape-memory alloy can be deformed when cold but returns to its pre-deformed ("remembered") shape when heated

Art

* ''Memory'' (French), an 1886–1887 marble sculpture by Daniel Chester French * ''

Memory, the Heart ''Memory, the Heart'', a 1937 painting by Frida Kahlo, depicts the pain and anguish Kahlo experienced during and after an affair between her husband, artist Diego Rivera, and her sister, Cristina Kahlo. The painting is sometimes known by the ti ...

'', also known as ''Memory'', a 1937 painting by Frida Kahlo

Books

* "Memory" (H. P. Lovecraft), a short story by H.P. Lovecraft * "Memory" (Poul Anderson), a 1957 science fiction narration by Poul Anderson * "Memory" (Stephen King), a short story by Stephen King * ''Memory'' (Bujold novel), a 1996 novel in the ''Vorkosigan Saga'' by Lois McMaster Bujold * ''Memory'' (Westlake novel), a 2010 novel by Donald E. Westlake *''Memory'', a 1987 novel by

Margaret Mahy Margaret Mahy (21 March 1936 – 23 July 2012) was a New Zealand author of children's and young adult books. Many of her story plots have strong supernatural elements but her writing concentrates on the themes of human relationships and growi ...

Film and television

*''Memory'', a 1971 documentary by Grigori Chukhrai * ''Memories'' (1995 film), a 1995 anime film by Otomo Katsuhiro *''Memory'', 2004 short film featuring

Kimberly Norris Guerrero Kimberly Norris Guerrero (née Norris; born 1967), is an American actress in film, TV, and stage; and a screenwriter. She has over two dozen screen appearances, generally playing roles of Indigenous women. Norris played Gen. Custer's Indian wif ...

* ''Memory'' (2006 film), a techno-thriller by Bennett Joshua Davlin * ''Memory'' (2008 film), a Thai horror film * ''Memories'' (2013 film), a Malayalam film * ''Memories'' (2014 film), a French film * "Memories" (''The Twilight Zone''), an episode of ''The Twilight Zone'' * ''Memory'' (TV series), a 2016 South Korean drama * ''Memory'' (2022 film), an action-thriller film by Martin Campbell * ''Memory'' (2023 film), a Mexican-American drama film by Michel Franco

Music

* Memories (radio network), or Unforgettable Favorites

Albums

* ''Memory'' (Dan Michaelson and The Coastguards album), 2016 * ''Memory'' (EP), by Mamamoo, 2016 * ''Memory'' (Vivian Girls album), 2019 *''Memory'', a 2018 Hélène Grimaud album * ''Memories'' (Pat Boone album), 1966 * ''Memories'' (Abdullah Ibrahim album), 1973 * ''Memories'' (mind.in.a.box album), 2015 * ''Memories'' (Barbra Streisand album), 1981 * ''Memories'' (The Vogues album), 1968 * ''Memories'' (Doc Watson album), 1975 *'' Memories: The Best of Elaine Paige'', a 1987 compilation album by Elaine Paige *'' Memories: The '68 Comeback Special'', a 1998 Elvis Presley compilation album *'' Memories...Do Not Open'', a 2017 album by The Chainsmokers

Songs

* "Memory" (''Cats'' song), a song from the 1981 musical ''Cats'' * "Memory" (Sugarcult song), 2004 * "Memory" (Kane Brown and Blackbear song), 2021 *"Memory", a 1912 art song by the classical composer John Ireland on lyrics by the poet William Blake *"Memory", a 1959 art song by the classical composer Ned Rorem on lyrics by the poet Theodore Roethke *"Memory", a 2007 song by Sarah Nixey from '' Sing, Memory'' *"Memory", a track from the soundtrack of the 2015 video game ''Undertale'' by Toby Fox * "Memories" (1915 song), by Egbert Van Alstyne and Gustave Kahn * "Memories" (Hugh Hopper song), a 1960s song covered by Daevid Allen, Robert Wyatt, Whitney Houston, and others * "Memories" (Elvis Presley song), 1968 * "Memories" (David Guetta song), 2010 * "Memories" (Harold Faltermeyer song), 1986 * "Memories" (Public Image Ltd song), 1979 * "Memories" (Vamps song), 2010 * "Memories" (Within Temptation song), 2005 * "Memories" (Weezer song), 2010 * "Memories" (Maroon 5 song), 2019 *"Memories", by Beverley Craven *"Memories", by Earth and Fire *"Memories", by Joe Satriani from the album '' Not of This Earth'' *"Memories", by Leonard Cohen from the album '' Death of a Ladies' Man'' *"Memories", by Morris Albert *"Memories", by Panic! At The Disco from the album ''

Vices & Virtues ''Vices & Virtues'' is the third studio album by American pop rock band Panic! at the Disco, released on March 22, 2011, by Fueled by Ramen. Produced by John Feldmann and Butch Walker, the album was recorded as a duo by vocalist and multi-instrum ...

'' *"Memories", by Super Junior from the album ''

Mr. Simple ''Mr. Simple'' (reissue name ''A-Cha'') is the fifth studio album by the South Korean boy band Super Junior. It was released on August 3, 2011, by SM Entertainment, distributed by KMP Holdings and digitally release on August 2. On September 19 ...

'' *"Memories", by The Temptations from the album ''

A Song for You "A Song for You" is a song written and originally recorded by rock singer and pianist Leon Russell for his first solo album '' Leon Russell'', which was released in 1970 on Shelter Records. A slow, pained plea for forgiveness and understandin ...

'' *"Memories", by Shawn Mendes from the album ''Handwritten'' (Revisited) *"Memories", by Margaret Glaspy from the 2023 album '' Echo the Diamond''

Other

* Pamyat (Память, "memory"), a Russian ultra-nationalist organization