rate of forgetting — the speed at which learned information is lost from memory over time
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the speed at which learned information is lost from memory over time
Pronunciation (IPA): /reɪt əv fərˈɡetɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My rate of forgetting pizza recipes is inversely proportional to my rate of eating pizza.
- The rate of forgetting increases dramatically without regular review sessions.
- According to Ebbinghaus, the rate of forgetting is steepest in the first hour after learning.
rate of forgetting
NOUN[/reɪt əv fərˈɡetɪŋ/]
the speed at which learned information is lost from memory over time
the speed at which learned information is lost from memory over time
As the setting sun fades, so does your rate of forgetting increase - no more getting back what's lost!
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“My rate of forgetting pizza recipes is inversely proportional to my rate of eating pizza.”
“The rate of forgetting increases dramatically without regular review sessions.”
“According to Ebbinghaus, the rate of forgetting is steepest in the first hour after learning.”
“Her rate of forgetting where she put her keys is getting embarrassingly high.”
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