hind·sight

[hahynd-sahyt]
noun
recognition of the realities, possibilities, or requirements of a situation, event, decision etc., after its occurrence.

Origin:
1850–55; hind1 + sight

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hindsight (ˈhaɪndˌsaɪt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  the ability to understand, after something has happened, what should have been done or what caused the event
2.  a firearm's rear sight

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Hindsight is always a great word to know.
So is ort. Does it mean:
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a scrap or morsel of food left at a meal.
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Word Origin & History

hindsight
early 19c., "backsight of a firearm," from hind (adj.) + sight. Meaning "seeing what has happened" is from 1883, probably formed on model of foresight.
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Example sentences
In hindsight, I should have known someone was eavesdropping on me.
It's never perfect on hindsight but it was as good as it can get.
Everyone's a genius in hindsight.
Ignorance that allows people to look at business failures and with the benefit
  of hindsight judge owner decisions.
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