Mnemonize (verb)
nem-on-ize
(rare) To remember or express by means of a mnemonic formula.
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in James Smith (1775–1839), writer and humorist. From mnemon- + -ize.
Example sentences
“She mnemonized the whole thing and passed the test.”
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