Biennium: meaning, definitions and examples

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biennium

 

[ baษชหˆษ›n.i.ษ™m ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

time period

A biennium is a period of two years. It is often used in contexts such as finance, education, and planning to denote a specific two-year timeframe. For instance, certain budgetary processes may operate on a biennial basis, requiring evaluations and adjustments every two years. Moreover, organizations may design their strategic plans based on a biennium to assess progress over that specific timeframe.

Synonyms

biannual, semiannual, two-year period.

Examples of usage

  • The project's timeline is set for the next biennium.
  • The school operates on a biennial curriculum review.
  • The government proposed funding for several biennia.
  • Students will choose electives for the upcoming biennium.
  • A report will be released every biennium.

Translations

Translations of the word "biennium" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น biennium

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅ‹ เคตเคฐเฅเคท

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Biennium

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ biennium

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั–ั”ะฝะฝะฐะปะต

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ biennium

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไบŒๅนด้–“

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท biennium

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bienio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bienyum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท 2๋…„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณู†ุชุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ biennium

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ biennium

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŒๅนด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ biennium

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tvรถ รกr

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตะบั– ะถั‹ะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒ”แƒœแƒ˜แƒฃแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ biennium

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bienio

Etymology

The term 'biennium' originates from the Latin word 'biennium', which combines 'bi-' meaning 'two' and 'annus' meaning 'year'. The first known usage of the term dates back to the early 19th century, when it began to be employed in legal and administrative contexts to refer specifically to a period of two years. As various institutions and organizations sought to establish regular periods for reporting, budgeting, and planning activities, the concept of a biennium became increasingly common. Over time, the term has been adopted across different fields, including education, finance, and policy-making, to promote clarity and structure in the management of activities over a designated two-year timeframe. Its utility in these diverse fields continues to make 'biennium' a relevant term today.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,985, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.