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retrospect

ret·ros·pect

US/ˈɹɛtɹəˌspɛkt/ uncommon
noun (1) verb (1)

noun

1.

contemplation of things past

  • “in retrospect”

verb

1.

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

  • “she reviewed her achievements with pride”
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Origin

Borrowed from Latin retrōspectum, from retrōspicio (“to look back at”), equivalent to retro- + -spect. Compare review.

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