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recollection

/rɪˈkɒlɛʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does recollection mean?

noun

A memory or recollection of a past event or experience. A recollection is often vivid and detailed.

Example

"She cherished the recollection of her childhood summers spent at the beach."

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