After-action
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: After-action is an adjective meaning Written retrospectively on a given sequence of goal-oriented actions previously taken, especially if by the author himself. (of a report, analysis, etc.).
Meaning
Written retrospectively on a given sequence of goal-oriented actions previously taken, especially if by the author himself. (of a report, analysis, etc.).
Example Sentences
More than a dozen after-action evaluations have been completed, looking at how police departments responded to the demonstrations — some of them chaotic and violent, most peaceful — that broke out in hundreds of cities between late May and the end of August.
Word Forms
- afteraction
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include backhanded, retrospectory, retrospectical, postact, retrospective, postevaluative.
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