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Definition of Recolection

Rec`ol*lec"tion (r?k`?l*l?k"sh?n), n. [Cf. F. récollection.] 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.

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.

3. That which is recollected; something called to mind; reminiscence. "One of his earliest recollections." Macaulay.

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

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

Syn. -- Reminiscence; remembrance. See Memory.

- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • That which is recollected; something called to mind; reminiscence. One of his earliest recollections." Macaulay.
  • The act or practice of collecting or concentrating the mind; concentration; self-control.
          From such an education Charles contracted habits of gravity and recollection. Robertson.
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia

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