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Das Gedächtnis
This refers to the faculty of the brain by which data is encoded, stored, and retrieved. It is used both for the biological function and the abstract storage of memories.
Examples in context
Sein Gedächtnis für Namen ist wirklich beeindruckend.
His memory for names is really impressive.
Das Kurzzeitgedächtnis speichert Informationen nur für Sekunden.
Short-term memory stores information only for seconds.
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