job-focused encoding
noun phraseUK /dʒɒb ˈfəʊkəst ɪnˈkəʊdɪŋ/
US /dʒɑːb ˈfoʊkəst ɪnˈkoʊdɪŋ/
Remembering things in a way that helps you do a task.
She used job-focused encoding to memorize the steps for fixing the bike.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A memory strategy where information is stored according to how it will be used at work.
The training program emphasized job-focused encoding so employees could recall safety rules quickly.
3. The process of organizing data so it is easy to find when performing a specific job.
Good job-focused encoding of the files saved the team hours of searching.
4. In psychology, linking new information to job roles to improve recall.
Researchers found that job-focused encoding improved nurses' memory for medication dosages.