Foresight vs. Hindsight

Foresight vs. Hindsight — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Foresight and Hindsight

Foresightnoun

The ability to foresee or prepare wisely for the future.

Having the foresight to prepare an evacuation plan may have saved their lives.

Hindsightnoun

Realisation or understanding of the significance and nature of events after they have occurred

Foresightnoun

the front sight on a rifle or similar weapon

Hindsightnoun

(rare) The rear sight of a firearm

Foresightnoun

(surveying) a bearing taken forwards towards a new object

Hindsightnoun

understanding the nature of an event after it has happened;

hindsight is always better than foresight
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Foresightnoun

providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future

Foresightnoun

seeing ahead; knowing in advance; foreseeing