retrospect Definition
- 1a survey or review of past events or experiences
- 2consideration of past events, typically with a critical eye
Using retrospect: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "retrospect" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
In retrospect, I should have taken the job offer.
Example
The company's success was only visible in retrospect.
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In retrospect, it was clear that the project was doomed from the start.
retrospect Synonyms and Antonyms
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Phrases with retrospect
looking back on or reviewing past events or experiences
Example
In retrospect, I realize that I made a mistake.
with the ability to understand an event or situation only after it has happened
Example
With the benefit of hindsight, we could have avoided the problem.
with reference to past events or situations
Example
The law was applied retrospectively to cover past events.
Origins of retrospect
from Latin 'retro-' meaning 'back' and 'specere' meaning 'look'
Summary: retrospect in Brief
The term 'retrospect' [ˈrɛtrəspɛkt] refers to a review or consideration of past events or experiences, often with a critical eye. It is used to reflect on past decisions, as in 'In retrospect, I should have taken the job offer.' The phrase 'in retrospect' is commonly used to indicate looking back on past events, while 'with the benefit of hindsight' implies understanding an event only after it has happened.
