Meaning of the word "in retrospect" in English
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in retrospect
US /ɪn ˈrɛtrəˌspɛkt/
UK /ɪn ˈrɛtrəˌspɛkt/
Phrase
1.
when thinking about the past, especially with the advantage of knowing how things turned out
Example:
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In retrospect, I should have taken that job offer.
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The decision seemed right at the time, but in retrospect, it was a mistake.
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