postproduction

noun

post·​pro·​duc·​tion ˌpōs(t)-prə-ˈdək-shən How to pronounce postproduction (audio)
ˈpōs(t)-prə-ˌdək-,
-prō-
: the period following filming or taping in which a movie or television show is readied for public presentation

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For example, in Australia, translations, editing and postproduction were happening around the clock. Brendan Bellomo, The Hollywood Reporter, 7 Feb. 2025 The outlet also reported last July that Hurry Up had been in postproduction for over a year with little interest from investors. Justin Curto, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025 Surely aided by postproduction tools, the sound of the crowd makes an impression in this scene, as a clamor rises from among the deaf students. Peter Debruge, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025 That’s probably one reason Warner Bros. has kicked it around the release calendar and tied it up in postproduction. A.a. Dowd, Vulture, 6 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for postproduction 

Word History

First Known Use

1953, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of postproduction was in 1953

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“Postproduction.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/postproduction. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

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