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/huynd"suyt'/, n.recognition of the realities, possibilities, or requirements of a situation, event, decision etc., after its occurrence.[1850-55; HIND1 + SIGHT]
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hindsight — hind|sight [ˈhaındsaıt] n [U] the ability to understand a situation only after it has happened →↑foresight with/in hindsight ▪ With hindsight, I should have seen the warning signs. the benefit/wisdom of hindsight ▪ With the benefit of hindsight,… … Dictionary of contemporary English
