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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

postmortem

/pɒsˈmɔːrtəm/ noun · British & US
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What does postmortem mean?

noun

A postmortem is an examination of a person or animal after death, often to determine the cause of death. It can also refer to a review or analysis of a project or situation after it has ended.

Example

"The team conducted a postmortem to identify the mistakes that led to the project's failure."

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