aftercare

noun

af·​ter·​care ˈaf-tər-ˌker How to pronounce aftercare (audio)
: the care, treatment, help, or supervision given to persons discharged from an institution (such as a hospital)

Examples of aftercare in a Sentence

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Word History

Etymology

after- + care entry 1

First Known Use

1629, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of aftercare was in 1629

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Cite this Entry

“Aftercare.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aftercare. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.

Medical Definition

aftercare

noun
af·​ter·​care -ˌke(ə)r, -ˌka(ə)r How to pronounce aftercare (audio)
: the care, treatment, help, or supervision given to persons discharged from an institution (as a hospital or prison)
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