working memory
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.72 in modern English
28
Scrabble Score
13
Letters
4
Syllables
10
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A cognitive system with a limited capacity that can hold information temporarily.
Countable; Uncountable
Example Sentences
- "Not only can working memory assessment inform the diagnosis of learning disabilities, but the early screening of working memory could identify children at risk for learning problems."
- "In each case, our primary interest is in identifying what role, if any, is played by working memory in the development of the particular domain of language ability."