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hindsight

UK
/ˈhaɪnd.saɪt/
US
/ˈhaɪnd.saɪt/

Translations

hindsightnoun
In hindsight, we should have taken a different route.
В ретроспективе, нам следовало выбрать другой маршрут.
задним числом
With the benefit of hindsight, I can see where we went wrong.
Задним числом я могу увидеть, где мы ошиблись.
Synonyms
retrospect
recollection
reflection
afterthought
review
hindsightadjective
UK
/ˈhaɪnd.saɪt/
US
/ˈhaɪnd.saɪt/
Used attributively before nouns to denote analysis or judgement that occurs after an event.

Definitions

hindsightnoun
The understanding of a situation or event only after it has happened or developed.
In hindsight, she realized that quitting her job was the best decision she ever made.
The perception of past events that allows one to evaluate them with the knowledge that has subsequently become available.
With the benefit of hindsight, the company saw exactly where its strategy had gone wrong.
hindsightadjective
Relating to analysis, judgement, or understanding that comes after an event has happened.
A hindsight review highlighted several overlooked risks.
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