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hindsighthind‧sight /ˈhaɪndsaɪt/ noun [uncountable] - But, he says, the studies have the advantage of hindsight.
- Moreover although, with hindsight, such a classification appears scientifically absurd it is zoologically perfectly sensible.
- The historian with the gift of hindsight might wish to counter-assert the greater benefits brought by well-planned public infrastructural investment.
- These are the judgements of hindsight, however.
- These remarks were largely the product of hindsight and of their experiences in office from 1969.
- We, with perfect hindsight, simply question some of its choices.
- With the luxury of hindsight and the safety of not having to go out and do it tomorrow.
► the benefit/wisdom of hindsight With the benefit of hindsight, it’s easy to criticize. VERB► see· With the benefit of hindsight it can be seen that the 1980 breakthrough for the Republicans did not herald a realignment.· In hindsight, I see how untainted and innocent my parents were.· With hindsight she could see it had been unwise, especially in view of the family history of heart disease.· With hindsight, one can see how Mr Gorbachev has been preparing the ground for this week's changes.· With hindsight I can see that I was already predisposed, given the right circumstances, to become anorexic.· Aided by hindsight, we can see exactly what was happening. ► with the benefit of hindsight/experience- But let's not get too smart-aleck with the benefit of hindsight.
- Hugh Young, fund manager, admitted that with the benefit of hindsight the original launch was not large enough.
- If I should wander into the uncharted minefield of personal opinion it is only with the benefit of hindsight.
- Neither player took it seriously but, with the benefit of hindsight, both admitted that the offer was probably serious.
► twenty-twenty hindsight the ability to understand a situation only after it has happened → foresightwith/in hindsight With hindsight, I should have seen the warning signs.the benefit/wisdom of hindsight With the benefit of hindsight, it’s easy to criticize. |