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postprocess

verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

verb

Meaning 1

To process after other processing has been completed.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: intransitive

Examples

  • He's been postprocessing all morning. He hopes to finish today.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: preprocess

2

verb

Meaning 2

To subject to postprocessing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • He's been postprocessing the 3D-printed housing by doing certain grinding and polishing steps.
  • She has to postprocess the CAD/CAM file, to prepare it for the relevant machine, before she can post it.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: preprocess

History

Etymology

From post- + process.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Spanish: postprocesar — to process after other processes have been completed
  • Vietnamese: hậu xử lý — to process after other processes have been completed
  • Vietnamese: xử lý hậu kỳ — to process after other processes have been completed
  • Spanish: postprocesar — to subject to postprocessing
  • Vietnamese: hậu xử lý — to subject to postprocessing
  • Vietnamese: xử lý hậu kỳ — to subject to postprocessing