School & Education

Semester

sɪˈmestər

noun

What does Semester mean?

Half of the academic year.

Example sentence

"Fall semester runs August to December."

American usage tip

Some schools use quarters instead.

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Snow day
A school closure due to snow.
Curve
Adjusting grades relative to class performance.
Registrar
The office managing enrollment and records.
Scholarship
Free money for education based on merit or need.
K-12
Kindergarten through 12th grade — the school system.
Recess
Free playtime during the school day.
SAT
A standardized college admissions test.
Elective
An optional course you choose.

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