rememberinglimit

noun

UK /rɪˈmɛmbərɪŋ ˈlɪmɪt/

US /rɪˈmɛmbərɪŋ ˈlɪmɪt/

The most things you can remember at one time.

My rememberinglimit is about seven numbers, so I write down long lists.

SYNONYMS

memory capacity recall limit memory span retention limit memory threshold

RELATED WORDS

memory forgetting attention recall cognition

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The point at which a computer can no longer store more information in its memory.

The old phone hit its rememberinglimit and stopped saving new photos.

3. The maximum amount of past events a person can keep in mind clearly.

After so many birthdays, Grandma joked that she had reached her rememberinglimit.

4. A rule that stops someone from recalling certain information.

The game set a rememberinglimit so players could only peek at the cards once.