biannually
Americanadverb
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twice a year; semiannually.
Ask your boss to meet quarterly or at least biannually to talk with you about career development.
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every two years; biennially.
The health survey is administered biannually to all students in 5th, 7th, 9th, and 11th grades.
Etymology
Origin of biannually
Example Sentences
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While Launch: LA is partially funded by private foundations and individual donors, receiving the full amount from the NEA would make it possible to offer the program biannually, supporting four projects each year.
From Los Angeles Times
The Google Maps layer will be updated biannually and will include restrooms operated by the city parks department, local transit agencies and the city’s library systems, he said.
From Seattle Times
The Europeans would like to transfer them to Ukraine yearly or biannually.
From New York Times
The children's laureate is one of the most prestigious accolades in children's literature, awarded biannually to a renowned writer or illustrator.
From BBC
It said it would update the tracker biannually or when major changes were announced.
From Reuters
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