The item being recalled can be memory, when using it as remember, but there are other contexts as well. I was wondering if there is a more general word, perhaps utilizing the "recall" root.
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From the title, I thought you were referring to Toyotas. :-) Can you clarify the other contexts (an example or two)?– fixer1234Commented Feb 8, 2017 at 9:15
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@fixer1234 are the other contexts all that different?– JNFCommented Feb 8, 2017 at 9:25
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I'm not understanding the context of the question (the way you want to use recalled). The term means "brought back". Memory is an internal mental process. Bringing back an object is an external physical process. Recalling a car generally refers to a request to return it rather than the action of bringing it back. I'm having trouble visualizing how you want to use it. Can you give an example, maybe a sentence?– fixer1234Commented Feb 8, 2017 at 9:35
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@fixer1234 edited to make this clear. I meant the general meaning of recall, as you wrote.– JNFCommented Feb 8, 2017 at 9:50
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The item being recalled is a recollection (despite its spelling that looks closer to collect that to recall.)
thefreedictionary.com/recollection
recollection (ˌrɛkəˈlɛkʃən) n
- the act of recalling something from memory; the ability to remember
- something remembered; a memory
answered Feb 8, 2017 at 19:38
