midterm
adjective/ˈmɪdˌtɜrm/
Frequency rank: #9,468 most common English word
Meaning
occurring in or relating to the middle of an academic term or political term of office; also, an exam given at that midpoint.
Example sentence
Students began studying weeks in advance for their midterm examination.
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