1. The recollection of earlier experiences or events as presented in speech or writing: The politician presented many reminiscences in his autobiography which were of great interest to his voters.
2. An association or events which are remembered from previous times: When friends meet for the first time in years and talk about their younger days, they discuss the reminiscences of those good and not-so-good activities that they had together.
3. The ability to perform a task or to look back on issues better than was possible when it was taught: As a journalist, Sam's reminiscence of how to write more interesting articles resulted when he had more experience as a reporter and incorporated the responses that he had from his readers.