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Meaning of memory span | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The number of items, usually words or numbers, that a person can retain and recall. Memory span is a test of working memory (short-term memory).

Examples

“He noticed that the memory span of young adults was around seven elements”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

memory stick memory T cell memory typewriter memory unit memory-hole memory-holing