pre-mortem
|pre-mor-tem|
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/priːˈmɔːrtəm/
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/priːˈmɔːtəm/
proactive analysis
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-mortem' originates from Latin, specifically the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and 'mortem' meaning 'death'.
Historical Evolution
'pre-mortem' was coined in modern English to describe a proactive approach to problem-solving before a project's completion.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'before death', but in modern usage, it refers to a proactive analysis before a project's completion.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a meeting or analysis conducted before a project or event to identify potential problems and their solutions.
The team conducted a pre-mortem to anticipate any issues that might arise during the project.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42