echoic memory

noun

A type of sensory memory that briefly holds audio information for about 4 seconds.

Meanings

nounechoic memory (countable and uncountable, plural echoic memories)

plural echoic memories

  1. countableuncountablehuman sciencesA type of sensory memory that briefly holds audio information for about 4 seconds.
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