Meaning of hindsight in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈhaɪn(d)ˌsaɪt/

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  1. Noun

    hindsight

    Definitions

    1. understanding the nature of an event after it has happened

    Examples

    • « hindsight is always better than foresight »

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