adj
midterm
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adj
1
Happening roughly halfway through a school term, or a political term of office.
"She has a midterm exam next Tuesday."
noun
1
An exam given partway through an academic term.
"He stayed up late revising for his midterms."
2
An election held partway through a president's or official's term of office.
"Turnout in the midterms is usually lower than in a presidential election year."
How to Use Midterm
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething happening halfway through a term — most often a school exam or a US political election.
Common pairings
midterm exam
midterm elections
midterm results
Word Forms
midterms plural
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Etymology
From "mid-" + "term".