postmortem
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postmortem — noun
1. an examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death
1.noun
Definition
an examination of a dead body to determine the cause of death
Example
The doctor performed a postmortem to find out why the patient died.
2. a discussion after a project or event to learn from mistakes
2.noun
Definition
a discussion after a project or event to learn from mistakes
Example
The team held a postmortem after the product launch failed.
postmortem — adjective
1. occurring or done after death
1.adjective
Definition
occurring or done after death
Example
The postmortem report showed signs of poisoning.
2. relating to analysis after an event
2.adjective
Definition
relating to analysis after an event
Example
They conducted a postmortem review of the software release.