Foresight vs. Hindsight
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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 foresightADVERTISEMENT
Foresightnoun
providence by virtue of planning prudently for the future
Foresightnoun
seeing ahead; knowing in advance; foreseeing
