Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
total-recall
noun
/ˈtoʊtəl rɪˈkɔːl/
Definition
The ability to remember information or experiences with complete accuracy and detail.
Examples
- After years of study, she had a total recall of the historical events discussed in class.
- The experiment tested the subjects’ total recall ability by asking them to recount detailed conversations they had previously.
Meaning
Total recall refers to a person’s capability to accurately bring to mind every detail of past experiences without forgetting anything.
Synonyms
- memory
- recollection
- remembrance
- nostalgia
- retention