semiannual
adjective
Also occurring, done, or published every half year or twice a year; biannual.
semiannually
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a word derived from
semiannual.
Example Sentences
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The Securities and Exchange Commission proposed amendments that would give public companies the option to file reports semiannually, rather than on a quarterly basis as required by federal securities laws.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 5, 2026
Atkins said that a proposal that would allow companies to report their earnings semiannually is under review at the White House—and would likely be formally proposed imminently.
From Barron's ● Apr. 21, 2026
Not mentioned in Atkins’ speech was a proposal, floated by President Trump earlier this year, to allow U.S. firms to switch from reporting their earnings results quarterly to semiannually.
From MarketWatch ● Dec. 2, 2025
That’s revealed in the first of the two numbers in an ARM’s label — for example, a “5/6 month ARM” will adjust for the first time after five years, then will adjust semiannually after that.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 4, 2022
Yes, they are promises to pay interest semiannually.
From The Tin Box and What it Contained by Alger, Horatio
