midterm (**미드**텀) — an examination held in the middle of an academic term
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an examination held in the middle of an academic term
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɪdtɜːrm/
Korean meaning: 학기 중간에 치르는 시험
Korean pronunciation: **미드**텀
Example Sentences
- Jake spent the entire weekend binge-watching Netflix instead of studying, and now he's having a midterm crisis... literally.
- The professor announced that the midterm would cover everything we learned, which is basically nothing since everyone skipped class.
- Students must submit their research proposals before the midterm deadline.
midterm
NOUN//ˈmɪdtɜːrm//
an examination held in the middle of an academic term
Students focus intensely during the midterm exam in the silent lecture hall.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
mid(중간)와 term(학기)이 합쳐진 합성어로, 20세기 초 미국 대학 시스템에서 학기 중간 평가의 필요성이 대두되면서 만들어진 단어입니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Jake spent the entire weekend binge-watching Netflix instead of studying, and now he's having a midterm crisis... literally.”
“The professor announced that the midterm would cover everything we learned, which is basically nothing since everyone skipped class.”
“Students must submit their research proposals before the midterm deadline.”
“Her midterm performance exceeded all expectations.”
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