English-German translations for recollection

• Erinnerung die
  Sie bleiben in unserer Erinnerung und damit leben sie. They remain in our recollection, and hence they live.
  Nach meiner Erinnerung wurde diese Änderung nicht auf der Sitzung vorgenommen. It is my recollection that this alteration was not made at the meeting.
  Meine Erinnerung ist jedenfalls so, daß die Kandidaten mit weniger nicht zufrieden waren. In any case, it is my recollection that the candidates were not satisfied with anything less.
• Rückbesinnung die
  Da dieser Abschnitt jedoch eher eine ‚Rückbesinnung’ auf eine früher eingenommene Position ist, konnten wir dem Bericht unsere Unterstützung geben. However, as this paragraph is merely a 'recollection' of a previously held position we are able to support the report.

Definition of recollection

• The act of recollecting, or recalling to the memory; the act of recalling to memory
• The power of recalling ideas to the mind, or the period within which things can be recollected; remembrance
• That which is recollected; something called to mind; a reminiscence
• The act or practice of collecting or concentrating the mind; concentration; self-control
• A spiritual retreat, especially one that is short
• Process of collecting again

Examples

• Alas that distant event isnt within my recollection anymore.
• From such an education Charles contracted habits of gravity and recollection.
• In a world filled with media and electronic devices, recollection can be difficult.

Related words

• recollect
• Recollect
• Recollet