retrospectively

[ˌrɛtrəʊˈspɛktɪvli]

retrospectively Definition

  • 1with consideration of past events or situations
  • 2looking back on or dealing with past events or situations

Using retrospectively: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "retrospectively" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Retrospectively, we can see where we went wrong.

  • Example

    The decision was made retrospectively.

  • Example

    The policy was applied retrospectively to all employees.

retrospectively Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for retrospectively

  • in retrospect
  • after the fact
  • in hindsight
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Summary: retrospectively in Brief

The adverb 'retrospectively' [ˌrɛtrəʊˈspɛktɪvli] means looking back on or dealing with past events or situations. It is often used to describe decisions or policies that are made after the fact, as in 'The decision was made retrospectively.'