recollection

noun
UK: /ˌrek.əˈlek.ʃən/
US: /ˌrek.əˈlek.ʃən/

  1. The act of remembering something, or something remembered.

    1. I have a vague recollection of meeting her.
    2. His recollection of the event differs greatly from others' recollections.

  2. A memory.

    1. Childhood recollections can be vivid.
    2. The photo album brought back many pleasant recollections of family vacations.

Synonyms

memory remembrance reminiscence

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "recollection" in English means: The act of remembering something, or something remembered., A memory..

The phonetic transcription of "recollection" is /ˌrek.əˈlek.ʃən/ in British English and /ˌrek.əˈlek.ʃən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "recollection": memory, remembrance, reminiscence.

Example usage of "recollection": "I have a vague recollection of meeting her.". More examples on the page.