Meaning & use
retrospection
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The act of looking back on or reviewing past events or experiences.
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In retrospection, she realized the failed project had taught her the most.
The memoir is written largely in retrospection, decades after the events occurred.
A note on using this word
Closely related to 'hindsight,' but emphasizes the act of reviewing rather than the clarity gained from it.
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reflectionreminiscence
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