Definitions for retrospectˈrɛ trəˌspɛkt
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
ret•ro•spectˈrɛ trəˌspɛkt(n.)
contemplation of the past; a survey of past time, events, etc.
(v.i.)to look back in thought; refer back (often fol. by to).
(v.t.)to look back upon; contemplate retrospectively.
Idioms for retrospect:
in retrospect,on evaluating the past; upon reflection.
Category: Idiom
Origin of retrospect:
1595–1605; prob. retro - + (pro )spect
Princeton's WordNet
retrospect(verb)
contemplation of things past
"in retrospect"
review, look back, retrospect(verb)
look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events); remember
"she reviewed her achievements with pride"
Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary
retrospect(noun)ˈrɛ trəˌspɛkt
when you reconsider sth that happened before
In retrospect, we should have spent more time on research.
Wiktionary
retrospect(Noun)
consideration of past times
retrospect(Verb)
To look or refer back to; to reflect on
Origin: retrospectum, from retrospicio.
Webster Dictionary
Retrospect(verb)
to look backward; hence, to affect or concern what is past
Retrospect(noun)
a looking back on things past; view or contemplation of the past
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