Memory refers to the faculty of the mind by which data or information is encoded, stored, and retrieved when needed.
In psychology, memory is the process of maintaining information over time for the purpose of influencing future action.
In computing, memory refers to computer hardware devices used to store information for immediate use in a computer.
The term "memory" also refers to:
1. A recollection of past events
2. The capacity of a computer to store information
3. A memorial or remembrance