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   hindsight

   /ˈhʌɪn(d)sʌɪt/

   noun

   • 1. understanding of a situation or event only after it has happened or developed: "with hindsight, I should never have gone"

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   What does hindsight mean?

   • Hindsight is the ability to understand and realize something about an event after it has happened, although you did not understand or realize it at the time. With hindsight, we'd all do things differently. Even with the benefit of hindsight, I doubt I would change anything if I had my time again. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

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   What is hindsight in psychology?

   • Hindsight is the ability to understand and realize something about an event after it has happened, although you did not understand or realize it at the time. [...] • retrospect, review, afterthought, re-examination [...]

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   What is the Greek word for hindsight?

   • The Greek word for hindsight is ἐπιμήθεια (epimetheia). In Greek mythology, ἐπιμήθειа is a Titan, the brother of the god of forethought, Prometheus.

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   What does it mean when things are obvious in hindsight?

   • In hindsight, things are obvious that were not obvious from the outset. One is able to evaluate past choices more clearly than at the time of the choice. Etymology: From the term '20/20' referring to normal visual acuity.

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   What do you say in hindsight?

   • Considering or analyzing the past with consideration of the knowledge that one has now. In hindsight, I can see now that having my brother as my legal counsel was unwise. A: "I can't believe I was ever interested in such a self-absorbed jerk." B: "Don't blame yourself. Everything is easier to see in hindsight."

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   The meaning of HINDSIGHT is perception of the nature of an event after it has happened. How to use hindsight in a sentence.

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   hindsight. noun. /ˈhaɪndsaɪt/. /ˈhaɪndsaɪt/. [uncountable] the understanding that you have of a situation only after it has happened and that means you would have done things in a different way. with hindsight With hindsight it is easy to say they should not have released him.

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