Midterm
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmɪdˌtɚm/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Midterm is an adjective meaning Halfway through a term, or roughly so.
Meaning
Halfway through a term, or roughly so.
More Meanings
- (education) A midterm school exam (i.e., halfway through the term).
- (politics) A midterm election.
Example Sentences
I only got a C on the midterm, so I really have to study for the final.
The administration is suffering from the usual midterm drop in approval ratings.
It was tough cramming for those midterms and finals, staying up 72 hours straight hepped up on caffeine and pizza.
But White House officials have privately grown frustrated with her performance, as Republican midterm strategists raise alarms about the political damage.
Word Forms
- mid-term
- midterms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include half-term, subregional, exam, medium-term, intermediate, midpoint.
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