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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The Toronto native oversaw postproduction on more than 500 Imax films, from Hollywood tentpoles to pioneering nature documentaries. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2025 This is complemented by broad tax exemptions for goods and services tied to production, which includes equipment, salaries, postproduction, travel expenses and insurance. Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 19 Aug. 2025 The energy industry says the postproduction deductions, which began surging about a decade ago, reflect changes in the oil business. Jacob Orledge, ProPublica, 15 Aug. 2025 Flywheel Energy Production wanted to continue to deduct postproduction costs before royalty payments were made. Arkansas Online, 5 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for postproduction

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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 10 Sep. 2025.

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