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semis

American

[sey-mis, see-] / ˈseɪ mɪs, ˈsi- /

noun

a copper coin of ancient Rome, the half part of an as.

Etymology

Origin of semis

< Latin sēmis, apparently equivalent to sēmi- semi- + as as ²

Example Sentences

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Rock is now off the mark with a deserved quarter-final win over Clayton, who led the standings going into the night, but he soon faltered in the semis against Van Gerwen.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

While the Netherlands reached World Cup semis and finals, Suriname barely featured on the soccer map.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Van Gerwen won the season opener in Newcastle last week and beat Luke Littler in the semis on his way to another final.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

Then there’s the tiny and obscure tungsten, a crucial material for robotics, EVs, semis and defense.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026

I made it through the morning, but I was beaten in the semis and ended up in third place.

From "Ugly" by Robert Hoge

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