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midterm

 

[ ˈmɪdˌtɜrm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

academic evaluation

A midterm is an examination that takes place in the middle of an academic term. It is typically used to assess students' understanding of the material covered in the first half of a course. Midterms can significantly impact a student's overall grade.

Synonyms

interim exam, midterm exam, midterm test

Examples of usage

  • I have a midterm exam in my biology class next week.
  • The midterm results were better than expected.
  • She studied all night for her midterm.
  • Professor Smith announced the midterm schedule.
  • He was nervous about his math midterm.

Translations

Translations of the word "midterm" in other languages:

🇵🇹 meio de mandato

🇮🇳 मध्यावधि

🇩🇪 Zwischenprüfung

🇮🇩 ujian tengah semester

🇺🇦 проміжний

🇵🇱 egzamin śródroczny

🇯🇵 中間試験

🇫🇷 examen de mi-session

🇪🇸 examen de mitad de semestre

🇹🇷 ara sınavı

🇰🇷 중간고사

🇸🇦 امتحان منتصف الفصل

🇨🇿 pololetní zkouška

🇸🇰 polročná skúška

🇨🇳 期中考试

🇸🇮 izpit na sredini semestra

🇮🇸 millitímabil

🇰🇿 аралық емтихан

🇬🇪 შუალედური გამოცდა

🇦🇿 yarım il imtahanı

🇲🇽 examen de medio plazo

Etymology

The term 'midterm' originated in the early 20th century and combines the prefix 'mid-', meaning 'middle', with the word 'term', which refers to a fixed or limited period. In academic contexts, it describes exams that occur midway through a semester or academic term. The concept of evaluating students at the midpoint of their studies has been practiced in various forms across educational institutions for many years, emphasizing the importance of ongoing assessment. 'Midterm' has since broadened in usage, becoming associated with various assessments and evaluations that occur in the middle of different types of courses, programs, or projects.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,676, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.