Semiannually: meaning, definitions and examples

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semiannually

 

[ ˌsem.iˈæn.ju.ə.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

time frequency

Semiannually refers to an event or occurrence that happens twice a year, typically every six months. This term is often used in business and finance to describe the frequency of reports, payments, or evaluations.

Synonyms

biannual, twice a year

Examples of usage

  • The company sends out semiannually financial reports.
  • We have semiannually evaluations of employee performance.
  • The magazine is published semiannually.
  • Payments are made semiannually.
  • The subscription renews semiannually.

Translations

Translations of the word "semiannually" in other languages:

🇵🇹 semestral

🇮🇳 अर्धवार्षिक

🇩🇪 halbjährlich

🇮🇩 setengah tahunan

🇺🇦 піврічно

🇵🇱 półrocznie

🇯🇵 半期ごと

🇫🇷 semestriel

🇪🇸 semestral

🇹🇷 yarıyıllık

🇰🇷 반기

🇸🇦 نصف سنوي

🇨🇿 pololetní

🇸🇰 polročný

🇨🇳 半年一次

🇸🇮 polletno

🇮🇸 helmingur

🇰🇿 жарты жылдық

🇬🇪 ნახევარწლიური

🇦🇿 yarımillik

🇲🇽 semestral

Word origin

The word 'semiannually' is derived from the prefix 'semi-' which comes from Latin, meaning 'half' or 'partly', combined with 'annual' which originates from the Latin word 'annus', meaning 'year'. The first known use of the term can be traced back to the early 19th century, as the concept of arranging events or financial dealings on a semiannual basis became more common in various sectors. It reflects the growing need for periodic assessments and updates in both business practices and personal finance, aligning activities and reviews to a manageable schedule that spans half a year, thus providing a structured approach to planning and reporting.