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Definition of “recollection

recollection (ˌrɛkəˈlɛkʃənPronunciation for recollection

Definitions

noun

  1. the act of recalling something from memory; the ability to remember
  2. something remembered; a memory

Usage examples

  • Annie wondered, with some dim recollection of Daniel in the pristine hospital room.
    Amanda Hemingway, THE GREENSTONE GRAIL: The Sangreal Trilogy One (2004)
  • As I was about to launch into further questions to establish a diagnosis, I was caught by a recollection of an earlier voice.
    British Medical Journal (2002)
  • "Johnson, former president of West Fraser Timber Ltd., corroborates Rick Doman's recollection.
    canada.com (2004)
  • Despite being told they would have no recollection , both could fully remember the incidents, the court heard.
    Sun, News of the World (2004)
  • That was not Mr Monro's recollection of his years of public service.
    Christy Campbell, FENIAN FIRE: The British Government Plot to Assassinate Queen Victoria (2002)

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