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How to pronounce retrospect in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms look back, review
Type of remember, think back
Derivation retrospection, retrospective
Type Words
Type of contemplation, musing, reflection, reflexion, rumination, thoughtfulness


in retrospect.

Examples of retrospect

retrospect
In retrospect, this supremely lucky man was unlucky in his timing-on two scores.
From the economist.com
However, she says, in retrospect, the recession has been something of a benefit.
From the us.cnn.com
In retrospect, it will be seen as one of the EU's most significant achievements.
From the economist.com
In retrospect, more aggressive commercialisation of the Internet was inevitable.
From the economist.com
In retrospect, he's thankful the Giants helped get him through some tough weeks.
From the sfgate.com
And putting the Jersey Shore so close to water seems, in retrospect, a bad idea.
From the sfgate.com
Audiences jeered, booed and walked out, and, in retrospect, it's understandable.
From the sfgate.com
In retrospect, she feels the contact would have helped ease some of her anxiety.
From the signonsandiego.com
The turning point that is clear only in retrospect, he said, his voice breaking.
From the npr.org
More examples
  • Contemplation of things past; "in retrospect"
  • Review: look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events); remember; "she reviewed her achievements with pride"
  • Retrospect features a behind-the-scenes look at Sevendust, featuring interviews, video clips and live performances. ...
  • Retrospect is a family of backup software applications for the Mac OS, Mac OS X, and Microsoft Windows operating systems. Its maker Dantz Development Corporation was acquired by EMC Corporation in 2004. In May 2010 Retrospect was sold to Roxio/Sonic Solutions.
  • Consideration of past times; To look or refer back to; to reflect on
  • A looking back on; thinking about the past.