RETROSPECTION Synonyms
4 hypernyms for retrospection. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for RETROSPECTION
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| analysis | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • an investigation of the component parts of a whole and their relations in making up the whole • the abstract separation of a whole into its constituent parts in order to study the parts and their relations • a form of literary criticism in which the structure of a piece of writing is analyzed • the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., `the father of the bride' instead of `the bride's father' • a branch of mathematics involving calculus and the theory of limits; sequences and series and integration and differentiation • a set of techniques for exploring underlying motives and a method of treating various mental disorders; based on the theories of Sigmund Freud | ||||||
| assessment | noun n | |||||
noun • the classification of someone or something with respect to its worth • an amount determined as payable • the market value set on assets • the act of judging or assessing a person or situation or event | ||||||
| contemplation | noun n | |||||
noun • a long and thoughtful observation • a calm, lengthy, intent consideration | ||||||
| evaluation | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • act of ascertaining or fixing the value or worth of • an appraisal of the value of something | ||||||
| examination | noun n | |||||
noun • the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes) • a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge • formal systematic questioning • a detailed inspection of your conscience (as done daily by Jesuits) • the act of giving students or candidates a test (as by questions) to determine what they know or have learned | ||||||
| hindsight | noun n | |||||
noun • understanding the nature of an event after it has happened | ||||||
| introspection | noun n | |||||
noun • the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct | ||||||
| meditation | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • continuous and profound contemplation or musing on a subject or series of subjects of a deep or abstruse nature • (religion) contemplation of spiritual matters (usually on religious or philosophical subjects) | ||||||
| observation | noun n | |||||
noun • the act of making and recording a measurement • the act of observing; taking a patient look • a remark expressing careful consideration • facts learned by observing • the act of noticing or paying attention | ||||||
| recollection | noun n | |||||
noun • the ability to recall past occurrences • the process of remembering (especially the process of recovering information by mental effort) • something recalled to the mind | ||||||
| reconsideration | noun n | |||||
noun • a consideration of a topic (as in a meeting) with a view to changing an earlier decision • thinking again about a choice previously made | ||||||
| reflection | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a calm, lengthy, intent consideration • the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface • expression without words • a likeness in which left and right are reversed • the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material) • (mathematics) a transformation in which the direction of one axis is reversed • a remark expressing careful consideration • the ability to reflect beams or rays | ||||||
| review | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a new appraisal or evaluation • an essay or article that gives a critical evaluation (as of a book or play) • a subsequent examination of a patient for the purpose of monitoring earlier treatment • (accounting) a service (less exhaustive than an audit) that provides some assurance to interested parties as to the reliability of financial data • a variety show with topical sketches and songs and dancing and comedians • a periodical that publishes critical essays on current affairs or literature or art • a summary at the end that repeats the substance of a longer discussion • (law) a judicial reexamination of the proceedings of a court (especially by an appellate court) • practice intended to polish performance or refresh the memory • a formal or official examination verb • look at again; examine again • appraise critically • hold a review (of troops) • refresh one's memory • look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events); remember | ||||||
| revision | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • the act of revising or altering (involving reconsideration and modification) • the act of rewriting something • something that has been written again | ||||||
| rumination | noun n | |||||
noun • a calm, lengthy, intent consideration • (of ruminants) chewing (the cud) • regurgitation of small amounts of food; seen in some infants after feeding | ||||||
| scrutiny | noun n | |||||
noun • the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes) • a prolonged intense look | ||||||
| study | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a detailed critical inspection • applying the mind to learning and understanding a subject (especially by reading) • a written document describing the findings of some individual or group • a state of deep mental absorption • a room used for reading and writing and studying • a branch of knowledge • preliminary drawing for later elaboration • attentive consideration and meditation • someone who memorizes quickly and easily (as the lines for a part in a play) • a composition intended to develop one aspect of the performer's technique verb • consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning • be a student; follow a course of study; be enrolled at an institute of learning • give careful consideration to • be a student of a certain subject • learn by reading books • think intently and at length, as for spiritual purposes | ||||||