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retrospect

noun

/ˈrɛtrəsˌpɛkt/

Meaning

the act of looking back on or reviewing past events

In retrospect, the decision seemed unwise.

in retrospect

recollection, review, hindsight, remembrance

foresight, anticipation

in retrospect, with retrospect, retrospective view

the last part or conclusion of a performance, event, or series

The authority of a state to govern itself or another state; supreme power or authority.

An authoritative decree or order, especially one issued by a sovereign or government.

the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water

a lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts

a three-dimensional work of art, typically made of stone, metal, or wood