1. the process or act of committing something to memory; learning by heart.
Usage: British English spelling; American English uses 'memorization'; commonly used in educational contexts
2. something that has been memorised; a memorised piece or text.
Usage: less common usage

Examples

• The memorisation of multiplication tables is an important part of primary school mathematics.
• Students often rely on memorisation rather than understanding the underlying concepts.
• Effective memorisation requires repetition and active recall.
• The actor's memorisation of the entire script took several weeks.
• Teachers are moving away from pure memorisation toward critical thinking skills.
• Memorisation alone is not enough to succeed in advanced courses.