Meaning of the word retrospection in English

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retrospection

US /ˌret.rəˈspek.ʃən/
UK /ˌret.rəˈspek.ʃən/

Noun

the action of looking back on or reviewing past events or periods of time; a survey of past times or events

Example:
In retrospection, I realize I should have taken that job offer.
The artist's latest exhibition is a retrospection of his early works.