Retrospective

usgb/ˌretrəˈspektɪv/
adjective

Looking back or dealing with past events or situations.

They held a retrospective meeting to discuss what went wrong in the project.
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Often appears as...

  • retrospective study
  • retrospective analysis
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Past Reflection

Used when thinking about the past to understand the present or future.

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The team's retrospective analysis helped improve current strategies.
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Event Evaluation

It often describes a meeting or process focusing on past performance.

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At the retrospective meeting, the whole project was evaluated.
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Past Events Focus

Highlights specific events or periods from the past, not general history.

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A retrospective study focused on the 2008 financial crisis.
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