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postproduction

American  
[pohst-pruh-duhk-shuhn] / ˌpoʊst prəˈdʌk ʃən /

noun

  1. (in motion pictures, recording, etc.) the technical processes, as cutting, editing, and post-synchronization, necessary to ready a filmed or recorded work for sale or exhibition.

postproduction British  
/ ˌpəʊstprəˈdʌkʃən /

noun

    1. the work on a film or a television programme, such as editing, dubbing, etc, that takes place after shooting or videotaping is completed

    2. ( as modifier )

      postproduction costs
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Etymology

Origin of postproduction

First recorded in 1950–55; post- + production

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