quarterly

American  

[kwawr-ter-lee] / ˈkwɔr tər li /

adjective

1. occurring, done, paid, issued, etc., at the end of every quarter of a year.

   a quarterly report; quarterly interest.

2. pertaining to or consisting of a quarter.

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noun

plural

quarterlies

1. a periodical issued every three months.

adverb

1. by quarters; once each quarter of a year.

   The bank pays interest quarterly.

2. Heraldry.

   1. with division into four quarters.

   2. in the four quarters of an escutcheon.

quarterly British  

/ ˈkwɔːtəlɪ /

adjective

1. occurring, done, paid, etc, at intervals of three months

2. of, relating to, or consisting of a quarter

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noun

1. a periodical issued every three months

adverb

1. once every three months

2. heraldry into or in quarters

   a shield divided quarterly

Etymology

Origin of quarterly

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50; quarter, -ly

Example Sentences

The managed care company reported a surprise quarterly loss and issued dismal guidance for the current fiscal year, citing the implementation of a new Medicaid contract and underperformance in its Medicare Advantage Part D product.

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The software provider posted quarterly earnings that topped Wall Street forecasts but 2026 guidance that disappointed.

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U.S.-listed shares of BP tumbled 5.7% after the British oil major suspended its quarterly share buybacks as it grapples with weak crude prices.

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Medical device maker Medtronic reported quarterly earnings and net sales that topped consensus views.

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Plump quarterly payments are relatively scarce, so the fund’s top holdings cover mostly familiar ground: oil, soda, fighter jets, pills, cigarettes, and for those with the moral flexibility for it, phone service.

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Related Words

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