retrospection
Americannoun
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the action, process, or faculty of looking back on things past.
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a survey of past events or experiences.
Etymology
Origin of retrospection
First recorded in 1625–35; retrospect + -ion
Example Sentences
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"I don't know what that says, but I do think it is time for some introspection and retrospection about why this has occurred."
From BBC
The closer these characters come to Amis himself — most recently in the retrospection of “The Pregnant Widow” and “Inside Story” — the more overt this generational mapping becomes.
From New York Times
Naturally, such a skid prompts retrospection and underscores the importance of these next few weeks.
From Seattle Times
I had time to do a little retrospection, and I realized I just wasn’t present enough.
From Los Angeles Times
Nancy Rhine, a gerontologist and marriage and family therapist in Mill Valley, California, has helped about 40 older adults prepare for and process late-life rituals involving hours of retrospection and introspection, art and music.
From Seattle Times
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