Definition of "recollection"

The act of recollecting, or recalling to the memory; the act of recalling to memory.  examples

The power of recalling ideas to the mind, or the period within which things can be recollected; remembrance.  examples

That which is recollected; something called to mind; a reminiscence.  examples

(archaic or Catholicism) The act or practice of collecting or concentrating the mind; concentration; self-control.

(Catholicism) A spiritual retreat, especially one that is short.  examples

Process of collecting again.  examples