post
script
Plural
postscripts
1
brief additional note added to the end of a letter or document, usually after the signature, often containing information that the writer forgot to include
- After signing the letter, she added a postscript to remind her friend about the upcoming meeting.
- The postscript contained a humorous anecdote that the author had initially overlooked.
- In the postscript, he included a quick thank-you note for the thoughtful gift.
2
extra information or reflections added at the end of a publication, like a book or article, after the main content
A postscript is additional information or reflections added at the end of a book, article, or other publication after the main content has been completed. It usually appears after the conclusion and can include updates, further thoughts, or supplementary details that were not covered in the main text. A postscript provides a way to offer final comments or additional context to the reader.
- The author included a postscript in the final chapter, providing readers with updates on the characters' lives after the main events of the novel.
- The postscript of the travel guide featured additional tips and recommendations from seasoned travelers.
- The magazine article ended with a postscript providing readers with updates on recent developments in the field.
- The final pages of the research paper featured a postscript, offering additional insights and reflections gained during the study.
- In the last section of the report, the scientist included a postscript to highlight new findings that emerged after the initial research was conducted.
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