Meaning Of The Word Hindsight

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What's The Definition Of Hindsight?

hindsight
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.

hindsight in American English
the rear sight of a firearm
noun: recognition of the realities, possibilities, or requirements of a situation, event, decision etc., after its occurrence

hindsight in British English
noun: the ability to understand, after something has happened, what should have been done or what caused the event

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