postediting

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adjective

post·​ed·​it·​ing ˌpōst-ˈe-də-tiŋ How to pronounce postediting (audio)
: occurring after editing (such as the editing of a text or film)
the postediting stage of production
postediting adverb
changes made postediting

postediting

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noun

: a phase of production following editing (such as the editing of a text or film)
sounds added during postediting
… there are several levels of quality possible in posteditingDavid Crystal

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1961, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1955, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of postediting was in 1955

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“Postediting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/postediting. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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