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post-proof

|post-proof|

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🇺🇸

/poʊst pruːf/

🇬🇧

/pəʊst pruːf/

evidence after event

Etymology
Etymology Information

'post-proof' originates from the combination of 'post-' meaning 'after' and 'proof' meaning 'evidence or verification'.

Historical Evolution

'post-' combined with 'proof' in modern English to form 'post-proof'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'proof provided after an event', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a proof that is provided after an event or action has taken place.

The post-proof of the transaction was submitted to the auditor.

Synonyms

Last updated: 2025/06/05 00:38