Definitions for retrospect
ˈrɛ trəˌspɛktret·ro·spect

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. retrospectverb

   contemplation of things past

   "in retrospect"

2. review, look back, retrospectverb

   look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events); remember

   "she reviewed her achievements with pride"

WiktionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. retrospectnoun

   consideration of past times

2. retrospectverb

   To look or refer back to; to reflect on

3. Etymology: retrospectum, from retrospicio.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. RETROSPECTnoun

   Look thrown upon things behind or things past.

   Etymology: retro and specio, Lat.

   As you arraign his majesty by retrospect, so you condemn his government by second sight. Joseph Addison, Freeholder, №. 9.

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1. retrospect

   Retrospect is the act or process of thinking back or looking back on past events, situations or decisions. It involves reviewing and contemplating past actions, experiences, or decisions to gain a better understanding, learn lessons, or remember specific details.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Retrospectverb

   to look backward; hence, to affect or concern what is past

2. Retrospectnoun

   a looking back on things past; view or contemplation of the past

3. Etymology: [L. retrospicere; retro back + specere, spectum, to look. See Spy, and cf. Expect.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Retrospect

   ret′rō-spekt, or rē′-, n. a looking back: a contemplation of the past: the past.—n. Retrospec′tion, the act or faculty of looking back on the past.—adj. Retrospec′tive.—adv. Retrospec′tively. [L. retrospectus, pa.p. of retrospicĕre—retro, back, specĕre, to look.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of retrospect in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of retrospect in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of retrospect in a Sentence

1. Bill Dudley:

   They were very, very late in removing monetary policy accommodation, that's going to turn out, in retrospect, to be a bit of a policy mistake.

2. J. K. Rowling, J. K. Rowling Official Website:

   Destiny is a name often given in retrospect to choices that had dramatic consequences.

3. Bill Clinton:

   This is an example par excellenceof thedehumanization of women, monica Lewinsky was anindividual, she obviously likedhim.She had a personality, shewanted to get to know him, and he now in retrospect says oh shewas just something like Xanax or Valium for me.

4. Christopher Nowinski:

   I know my lack of education led to my wrestling career ending, when I had a concussion I would still go out there. Now I know in retrospect it is dangerous not only for me but also my opponent. If I had a headache or felt nausea I shouldn't be out there with my opponent.

5. Michael Franks:

   It's hard for me to talk about, i'm Michael Franks, I think anyone would have done that, but I know maybe in retrospect, maybe not.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=retrospect
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Retrospect
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=retrospect
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retrospect
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=retrospect