Definition of retrospection Retrospection

ret•ro•spec•tion

We found 5 definitions of retrospection from 4 different sources.

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What does retrospection mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: retrospections

retrospection - memory for experiences that are past; "some psychologists tried to contrast retrospection and introspection"
  remembering, memory an electronic memory device; "a memory and the CPU form the central part of a computer to which peripherals are attached"
retrospection - reference to things past; "the story begins with no introductory retrospections"
  mention, reference an official recognition of merit; "although he didn't win the prize he did get special mention"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • retrospection (Noun)
    The deliberate recall of past events.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • retrospection (n.)
    The act, or the faculty, of looking back on things past.

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