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