Meaning Of The Word Short-term memory

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What's The Definition Of Short-term memory?

short-term memory in American English
noun: information retained in the brain and retrievable from it over a brief span of time (contrasted with long-term memory)

short-term memory in British English
noun: that section of the memory storage system of limited capacity (approximately seven items) that is capable of storing material for a brief period of time

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