# memoization

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˌmɛmoʊaɪˈzeɪʃən/

## Definitions
1. A technique in which partial results are recorded (forming a memo) and then can be re-used later without having to recompute them.

## Etymology
By surface analysis, memo + -ization.

## Source
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