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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?

Common phrases: first semester, spring semester, fall semester, 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.

Similar words: half year

Common phrases: first semester, second semester, calendar semester

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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