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- DictionaryWork·ing mem·o·ry/ˈwərkiNG ˈmem(ə)rē/
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- 1. the part of short-term memory that is concerned with immediate conscious perceptual and linguistic processing.
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Cognitive system with a limited capacity that is responsible for temporarily holding information available for processing
Working memory is a cognitive system with a limited capacity that can hold information temporarily. It is important for reasoning and the guidance of decision-making and behavior. Working memory is often used synonymously with short-term memory, but some theorists consider the two forms of memory distinct, assuming that working memory allows for the manipulation of stored information, whereas shor... Wikipedia