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Recollection

/ɹɛkəˈlɛkʃən/

The act of recollecting, or recalling to the memory; the act of recalling to memory

📖 Definitions of "Recollection"

noun
  1. 1

    The act of recollecting, or recalling to the memory; the act of recalling to memory

  2. 2

    The power of recalling ideas to the mind, or the period within which things can be recollected; remembrance

    "Alas that distant event isn't within my recollection anymore."

  3. 3

    That which is recollected; something called to mind; a reminiscence.

  4. 4

    The act or practice of collecting or concentrating the mind; concentration; self-control.

    "From such an education Charles contracted habits of gravity and recollection."

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