midterm

mid·term

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mid-turm]
- /ˈmɪdˌtɜrm/
- /ˈmɪd.tɜːm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mid-turm]
- /ˈmɪdˌtɜrm/

Definitions of midterm word

noun midterm the middle or halfway point of a term, as a school term or term of office. 1
noun midterm Often, midterms. Informal. an examination or series of examinations at the middle of a school term. 1
adjective midterm pertaining to or occurring on or about the middle of a term, as a school term or term of office: a midterm recess; midterm elections. 1
noun midterm The middle of a period of office, an academic term, or a pregnancy. 1
noun midterm middle of a term 1
adjective midterm during term 1

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Origin of midterm

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

First recorded in 1865-70; mid- + term

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Parts of speech for Midterm

noun

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verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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midterm popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for midterm

noun midterm

review — a form of theatrical entertainment in which recent events, popular fads, etc., are parodied.
quiz — an informal test or examination of a student or class.
assessment — An assessment is a consideration of someone or something and a judgment about them.
final — pertaining to or coming at the end; last in place, order, or time: the final meeting of the year.
test — Zoology. the hard, protective shell or covering of certain invertebrates, as echinoderms or tunicates.

All 6 Synonyms of midterm