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midterm

[ mid-turm ]
/ ˈmɪdˌtɜrm /
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noun

the middle or halfway point of a term, as a school term or term of office.
Often midterms. Informal. an examination or series of examinations at the middle of a school term.

adjective

pertaining to or occurring on or about the middle of a term, as a school term or term of office: a midterm recess; midterm elections.

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RELATED WORDS

review, quiz, examination, assessment, final

Nearby words

midsummer eve, midsummer madness, midsummer night's dream, a, midsummer's day, midsummer-men, midterm, midtown, midvale, midwall column, midwatch, midway

Origin of midterm

First recorded in 1865–70; mid- + term
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British Dictionary definitions for midterm

midterm

/ (ˈmɪdˈtɜːm) /

noun

  1. the middle of a term in a school, university, etc
  2. (as modifier)midterm exam
US politics
  1. the middle of a term of office, esp of a presidential term, when congressional and local elections are held
  2. (as modifier)midterm elections
  1. the middle of the gestation period
  2. (as modifier)midterm checkup See term (def. 6)
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