Synonyms

year-end

American

[yeer-end] / ˈyɪərˈɛnd /

Or yearend

noun

year's end; the end of a calendar year.

adjective

taking place or done at the year-end.

a year-end sale; a year-end audit.

Etymology

Origin of year-end

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

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Buffett, 95, unveiled plans in May to hand off his role as Berkshire’s longtime CEO to Greg Abel, one of his key lieutenants, at year-end.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some analysts expect the remaining curbs to be unwound within six months, while others see the process stretching to year-end.

From The Wall Street Journal

The stock now trades around 1.5 times its estimated year-end 2025 book value, in line with its average multiple in recent years.

From Barron's

Citi believes the yen can strengthen to below ¥145 to the dollar by year-end as political pressure fades.

From Barron's

What’s Next: Workday’s earnings results were overshadowed by poor guidance and a disappointing year-end backlog of subscriptions, a combination that won’t dispel the negative sentiment around business software.

From Barron's

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