Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
postmortem
noun
/poʊstˈmɔrtəm/
Definition
An examination or evaluation that occurs after death, often used to determine the cause of death or to analyze events that have already happened.
Examples
- The doctor conducted a postmortem to find out what caused the sudden death.
- After the project ended, the team held a postmortem meeting to discuss what went well and what could be improved.
Meaning
Postmortem refers to anything that happens after a death, including medical examinations or discussions about events following an incident.
Synonyms
- autopsy
- after-action review
- analysis
- review
