working memory
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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But my working memory and attention were at the low end of average.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 23, 2026
My executive function, the set of mental processes that help order the day-to-day — like organization, working memory, time management and focus — was in shambles.
From Salon • Sep. 22, 2025
His disease has targeted his frontal lobes, which manage social behavior, emotional regulation, impulse control, planning and working memory — essentially, everything a person needs to relate to others.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2025
In another room, Jackson, who is also aged two, is playing a game designed to test his working memory.
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2025
This let them measure not just focus, but his short-term, or working, memory.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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