semiannual

adjective

semi·​an·​nu·​al ˌse-mē-ˈan-yə(-wə)l How to pronounce semiannual (audio)
ˌse-ˌmī-,
-mi-
: occurring every six months or twice a year
semiannually adverb

Examples of semiannual in a Sentence

my semiannual visit to my cousin
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In fact, in 2023 Sephora dethroned Ulta for the first time as Gen Z’s number-one beauty retailer of choice, according to Piper Sandler’s semiannual Taking Stock With Teens Survey, nabbing 37 percent of share while Ulta garnered 32 percent — a 10 percent drop versus 2022. Noor Lobad, WWD, 19 Nov. 2024 Netflix doesn't publicly share its own weekly viewing numbers outside the top 10, but the streamer's semiannual data dumps support a seasonal boost too. Rick Porter, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Nov. 2024 Scenario planning, which includes all stakeholders on a semiannual schedule, could improve community resilience. Thomas Bostick, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024 Conduct an annual or a semiannual review with frequent check-ins in between to make the most of your performance management solution and address performance problems early on. Lholznienkemper, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for semiannual 

Word History

First Known Use

1791, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of semiannual was in 1791

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“Semiannual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/semiannual. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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semiannual

adjective
semi·​an·​nu·​al ˌsem-ē-ˈan-yə(-wə)l How to pronounce semiannual (audio)
ˌsem-ˌī-
: occurring every six months or twice a year
semiannually
adverb
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