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Memorization [mental_activity]
A Cognizer applies oneself to commit a Pattern to memory, so that the Cognizer would recognize future examples of the Pattern or be able to reproduce it.
A gaggle of students|cog were frantically|man memorizing the answers|pat out in the hall|pla.
It is possible to memorize by rote|mea and at the same time have a full grasp of the underlying meaning. CNI|cog INI|pat
This frame differs from Education_teaching in that the Cognizer is construed as acting alone, with no indication of an interacting individual that provides guidance.
A gaggle of students|cog were frantically|man memorizing the answers|pat out in the hall|pla.
It is possible to memorize by rote|mea and at the same time have a full grasp of the underlying meaning. CNI|cog INI|pat
This frame differs from Education_teaching in that the Cognizer is construed as acting alone, with no indication of an interacting individual that provides guidance.
Properties
- ID
- #1132
- Entry
- frm_memorization
- Namespace
- Experiential.Mental_activity
- FrameNet version
- Memorization (fn_1.7_2023)
- Domains
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- Ontological type
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- English name
- Memorization
Core Frame Elements (2)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
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| Cognizer |
The sentient being that focuses on a Pattern so that it will remain in the memory.
I|cog have memorized two kinds of knowledge from Allah's Apostle |
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sentient
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| Pattern |
The phenomenon that the Cognizer observes and commits to memory.
Impress your friends by memorizing your phone numbers|pat and throwing away your PDA! |
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Peripheral Frame Elements (6)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Completeness |
The exactness of the match between the Cognizer's memory and the Pattern.
Whomever you emulate, internalize the sound of the soloist and memorize it exactly|com. |
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| Manner |
Any description of the memorization event which is not covered by more specific FEs, including epistemic modification (probably, presumably, mysteriously), secondary effects (quietly, loudly), and general descriptions comparing events (the same way). It may also indicate salient characteristics of a Cognizer that affect the action (presumptuously, coldly, deliberately, eagerly, carefully).
Hurriedly|man, the bus-driver memorized the new route. |
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manner
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| Means |
An intentional action performed by the Cognizer by which they achieve memorization.
Don't memorize Morse code by counting dots and dashes|mea. |
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state_of_affairs
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| Place |
The location wherein the Cognizer memorizes the Pattern.
Herbert Kornfeldt memorized his speech in the mailroom|pla. |
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locative_relation
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| Purpose |
The goal that the Cognizer has in mind, which they believe will be accomplished by memorization.
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state_of_affairs
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| Time |
The time when the Cognizer memorizes the Pattern.
Barney memorized the poem yesterday|tim. |
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time
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Frame-Frame Relations (3)
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Lexical Units (4)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| commit to memory.v | — | COD: memorize |
| learn.v | — | COD: commit to memory. |
| memorise.v | — | COD: learn by heart. |
| memorization.n | — | FN: the act of committing to memory |
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