Recollection

Recollection
Recollection Rec`ol*lec"tion (r?k`?l*l?k"sh?n), n. [Cf. F. r['e]collection.] 1. The act of recollecting, or recalling to the memory; the operation by which objects are recalled to the memory, or ideas revived in the mind; reminiscence; remembrance. [1913 Webster]

2. The power of recalling ideas to the mind, or the period within which things can be recollected; remembrance; memory; as, an event within my recollection. [1913 Webster]

3. That which is recollected; something called to mind; reminiscence. ``One of his earliest recollections.'' --Macaulay. [1913 Webster]

4. The act or practice of collecting or concentrating the mind; concentration; self-control. [Archaic] [1913 Webster]

From such an education Charles contracted habits of gravity and recollection. --Robertson. [1913 Webster]

Syn: Reminiscence; remembrance. See {Memory}. [1913 Webster]


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