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单词 retrospection
释义

retrospection

noun

ret·​ro·​spec·​tion ˌre-trə-ˈspek-shən How to pronounce retrospection (audio)
: the act or process or an instance of surveying the past

Synonyms

  • reappraisal
  • reconsideration
  • reexamination
  • retrospect
  • review
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Example Sentences

This is a time of retrospection for many people. the president is confident that future retrospections will cast his actions in a more favorable light
Recent Examples on the Web Executive game filming leverages mental retrospection in the same way athletes adjust their performance after watching themselves on video. John Rex, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2021 Mike is a Wikipedia entry punctuated by superficial sociological retrospection. Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 23 Aug. 2022 Between the leaves of that mournful story of recrimination and retrospection, Alharthi gently explores Zuhour’s troubled life in Britain. Ron Charles, Washington Post, 24 May 2022 Due to its special nature, the episode required an alternative approach, one that relies heavily on old interviews, archival tape, more narration from Hirway than usual, and secondary retrospection. Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 5 Jan. 2021 Looking back from the safety of decades of retrospection, Americans often take for granted that it was all destined to go our way. Bruce Dorminey, Forbes, 31 May 2021 Greatness should leave you craving more and Jay Electronica showed off a combination of lyrical ability and retrospection that hadn’t been seen in quite some time. Troy L. Smith, cleveland, 13 Apr. 2021 Both Widow and Plays Well are interested in retrospection and grief, in the art of memory and in memorial art. Justin Taylor, Harper's Magazine, 16 Mar. 2021 There’s no retrospection on the high and lows of her career in formal interviews. Liana Van Nostrand, WSJ, 26 Feb. 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined above

retrospection

noun

as in retrospect
a usually critical look at a past event the president is confident that future retrospections will cast his actions in a more favorable light

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • retrospect
  • reappraisal
  • review
  • reconsideration
  • reexamination
  • recapitulation
  • recap
  • rehash

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • preview
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