midyear

noun

mid·​year ˈmid-ˌyir How to pronounce midyear (audio)
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1
a
: an examination at the middle of an academic year
b
midyears plural : the set of examinations at the middle of an academic year
also : the period of such examinations
2
a
: the middle or middle portion of a calendar year
b
: the middle of an academic year
midyear adjective

Examples of midyear in a Sentence

She expects to get a promotion at midyear.
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According to the report, massive midyear cuts would require significant staff reductions or as many as 10 to 11 furlough days across the district. — Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025 On the list of speakers are the heads of two universities: the University of Michigan, which went from an F to a C, and Washington University in St. Louis, which earned its second straight B while also admitting as midyear transfers Jewish students who experienced antisemitism elsewhere. — Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2025 After two seasons crushing the field, Red Bull finally showed its weaknesses last year, hitting a development ceiling midyear and falling behind rivals. — Sahil Kapur, NBC News, 14 Mar. 2025 Due to easing year-on-year consumer inflation rates, a recent tepid jobs report, and downside risks from tariff and trade policy uncertainty, an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve looks very likely by the midyear. — Jason Schenker, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for midyear

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of midyear was in the 15th century

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midyear

noun
mid·​year ˈmid-ˌyi(ə)r How to pronounce midyear (audio)
1
: the middle of a calendar year or academic year
2
: a midyear examination
midyear adjective

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