retrospect
/ˈrɛtrəspɛkt
/noun
A survey or review of a past course of events or period of time: a full retrospect of the battle...
- As most of the passengers were settling down, Elf began a retrospect of the events of the past months.
- The subject of this research was a retrospect of events, which happened during the thirties and first half of the forties (20th century).
- If this doctrine be correct, it should be borne out by a retrospect of history.
Phrases
in retrospect
Origin
Early 17th century: from retro- 'back', on the pattern of the noun prospect.