hindsight

American  

[hahynd-sahyt] / ˈhaɪndˌsaɪt /

noun

1. recognition of the realities, possibilities, or requirements of a situation, event, decision etc., after its occurrence.

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hindsight British  

/ ˈhaɪndˌsaɪt /

noun

1. the ability to understand, after something has happened, what should have been done or what caused the event

2. a firearm's rear sight

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Etymology

Origin of hindsight

First recorded in 1850–55; hind ¹ + sight

Example Sentences

My generation got to witness all three in their prime, but only in hindsight can we fully appreciate their accomplishments.

From The Wall Street Journal

In hindsight, one can wonder if these choices were wise.

From The Wall Street Journal

These fiduciaries are to be judged by the process they use to select investment alternatives, not second-guessed in hindsight.

From The Wall Street Journal

When it comes to student loans, graduate Ben Richmond says "hindsight is a wonderful thing".

From BBC

"I do concede in hindsight, if a sample of head hair had been taken, if nothing else, would have at least alleviated some of the fears of the families," he said.

From BBC