Retrospection
(noun)
The act of looking back on or thinking about past events or experiences.
Origin:
From retro- (meaning "backwards") andspection (meaning "looking a.t")
Examples:
- The author's retrospection on his childhood helped him understand his motivations.
- The artist's retrospection on his past works helped him plan his next exhibit.
- The company's retrospection on its past decisions helped it make better future choices.
- The executive's retrospection on her career helped her plan her next move.
- The scientist's retrospection on his experiments helped him identify his mistakes.