midyear

American

[mid-yeer, -yeer, mid-yeer] / ˈmɪdˈyɪər, -ˌyɪər, ˈmɪdˌyɪər /

noun

the middle of the year.
Informal. Often midyears. an examination at the middle of a school year.

adjective

of, relating to, or occurring in midyear.

midyear exams.

midyear British

/ ˈmɪdˈjɪə /

noun

1. the middle of the year
2. ( as modifier )
  
  a midyear examination

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Etymology

Origin of midyear

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; mid-, year

Example Sentences

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During our midyear review, he told me, “I just feel like I don’t know who’s going to show up. I hired this really cool rock star, and I don’t feel like that person is here.”

From MarketWatch

The Fed is aiming to lower annual inflation to 2%, and hopes to get closer to its goal by midyear.

From MarketWatch

But by midyear, their quantitative models began to show market breadth improving and value factors starting to pay off.

From Barron's

Analysts generally expect oil prices to remain calm and return below $60 by midyear, citing plentiful supply and buffers like U.S. strategic reserves.

From Barron's

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