semester

//səˈmɛstər//
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Visual representation of semester

Noun

semesterSingular
semestersPlural
1

One of two academic terms (typically lasting 15-18 weeks) that divide the school year in many educational institutions

I'm taking five courses this semester.

2

A period of six months

The project will be completed within a semester.

Synonym

termhalf-year
semester - Deep Vocabulary