Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ex-post
Adverb / Preposition
/ɛks ˈpoʊst/
Definition
A term used to describe the analysis or review of events after they have occurred.
Examples
- The report provided an ex-post analysis of the project outcomes.
- Ex-post evaluations help understand what worked and what didn’t.
- In an ex-post scenario, researchers can adjust their conclusions based on actual results.
Meaning
Ex-post refers to looking back at data, facts, or events for evaluation purposes, particularly in economics, statistics, and research.
Synonyms
- After the event
- Post-facto
- Retrospective