Definitions

1. noun

An examination or investigation of something after it has happened or ended, especially of a person’s death or a failed project.

“The company conducted a postmortem of their failed marketing campaign to identify areas for improvement.”

2. adjective

Relating to or done after death.

“The postmortem examination revealed the cause of death.”

3. adverb

After death.

“The body was examined postmortem to determine the cause of death.”