semester
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /səˈmɛstɚ/ · UK /sɪˈmɛstə/
Forms: semesters
semester means: One of the two main parts of a school or university year.
noun
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One of the two main parts of a school or university year.
- My classes start next semester.
- She studied abroad for two semesters.
- How many courses are you taking this semester?
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A period of six months.
- The report covers the first semester of the year.
- Exports rose during the second semester, from July to December.
- The accounts compare revenue across the two calendar semesters.
Questions about semester
What does semester mean?
One of the two main parts of a school or university year.
What is semester in other languages?
Türkçe: dönem · Español: semestre · Français: semestre · Deutsch: Semester · Italiano: semestre · 日本語: 学期
How do you pronounce semester?
In American English /səˈmɛstɚ/; in British English /sɪˈmɛstə/.
How do you use semester in a sentence?
My classes start next semester. She studied abroad for two semesters.
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