Meaning & use
retrospect
A survey or review of past events, usually made with the benefit of later knowledge.
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In retrospect, moving to the city was the best decision she ever made.
The coach admitted, in retrospect, that resting the star player earlier would have helped.
A note on using this word
Retrospect almost always appears in the fixed phrase 'in retrospect', meaning looking back on something now.
Words with a similar meaning
hindsightreview
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