post hoc detection
CEFR: C2
The identification of mathematical errors, fraud, or analytical anomalies retrospectively after an investigation is complete.
Synonyms
- retrospective identification
- ex-post audit
Common Collocations
- post hoc detection of fraud
- method for post hoc detection
Example Sentence
Relying solely on post hoc detection allows systemic accounting fraud to persist undetected for fiscal quarters.