retrospective / review
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retrospective / review
A look back at past events, developments, or a specific period of time, often in order to evaluate or summarize them.
In seiner Rede hielt der Firmenchef eine Rückschau auf die Erfolge des letzten Jahrzehnts.
In his speech, the company director gave a review of the successes of the last decade.
in retrospect
A fixed expression meaning “looking back” or “in hindsight” that introduces an evaluation from a later perspective.
In der Rückschau erwies sich seine damalige Entscheidung als absolut richtig.
In retrospect, his decision at the time proved to be absolutely right.
'Rückschau' (retrospective/review) is made up of 'rück-' (from zurück, back) and 'Schau' (look/view). So it literally means to cast a look back.
Die jährliche Rückschau zeigte ein positives Geschäftsergebnis.
The annual review showed a positive business result.
As a noun, 'Rückschau' (retrospective/review) is very often used with the verb 'halten' (to hold/give). The fixed expression is 'eine Rückschau halten auf' followed by an accusative object.
In seiner Abschiedsrede hielt er eine Rückschau auf seine Karriere.
In his farewell speech, he gave a review of his career.
The word 'Rückschau' (retrospective/review) is used mainly in more formal contexts such as speeches, reports, or articles to look back on the past.
Der Zeitungsartikel bot eine interessante Rückschau auf die politischen Ereignisse des Jahres.
The newspaper article offered an interesting review of the political events of the year.
'In der Rückschau' (in retrospect) is a fixed adverbial expression meaning 'looking back'. It is used to evaluate a situation from a later perspective.
In der Rückschau war es ein Fehler, das Jobangebot abzulehnen.
In retrospect, it was a mistake to turn down the job offer.
When the expression 'In der Rückschau' (in retrospect) appears at the beginning of a sentence (position 1), the conjugated verb follows directly after it (position 2).
In der Rückschau erscheint vieles klarer als im Moment der Entscheidung.
In retrospect, many things seem clearer than at the moment of decision.
retrospect / glance back
Rückblick and Rückschau can both refer to a look back at a past period. Rückblick also works for a personal or informal look back; Rückschau usually sounds more formal and is more strongly associated with an evaluative or summarizing presentation.
Die offizielle Rückschau fasste die wichtigsten Entwicklungen des Jahres zusammen.
The official retrospective summarized the year's most important developments.
Beim persönlichen Rückblick auf das Jahr erinnerte sich Nina besonders an ihre Reisen.
In her personal look back at the year, Nina especially remembered her trips.
