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forgetting

verb

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Meaning

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The act or process of failing to remember or retain information.

Example Sentence

She was concerned about her increasing forgetting of names and appointments.

Usage Note

Describes the ongoing process or state of losing memory or failing to recall information. It can apply to specific instances or a general tendency, often related to aging, stress, or learning difficulties.