retrospect

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   Looking back at past events, often understanding them differently now.

   In retrospect, I should have accepted the job offer.

2. 2
   verb

   To look back on or reflect on past events.

   Older people often retrospect on the choices they made in their youth.

Borrowed from Latin retrōspectum, from retrōspicio (“to look back at”), equivalent to retro- + -spect. Compare review.

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