midterm

• Substantiv, das die Mitte eines Zeitraums wie eines Studiensemesters, einer politischen Amtszeit oder einer Schwangerschaft bezeichnet; kann auch eine Prüfung meinen, die in der Mitte eines Studiensemesters abgelegt wird.

A noun referring to the middle of a period, such as an academic term, a political term in office, or the gestation period; it can also denote an examination taken in the middle of an academic term.

1. Middle of gestationB2formal

   The midpoint of a pregnancy period.

   Mitte der Schwangerschaft

   • The doctor scheduled a check-up for her midterm.
   • Midterm is a critical time for fetal development.
   • She experienced some discomfort during her midterm.

2. Middle of an academic termA2formal

   The period roughly halfway through a school or university term.

   Mitte des Semesters

   • Students often feel stressed around midterm.
   • The professor announced a project due at midterm.
   • Midterm is a good time to review your progress.

3. Middle of a political termB2formal

   The midpoint of an elected official's term in office.

   Mitte der Amtszeit

   • The president's approval rating dropped at midterm.
   • Midterm elections often shift the balance of power.
   • The senator faced challenges during his midterm.

   Synonymemiddlemidpoint

4. Midterm examinationA2formal

   An exam given in the middle of an academic term to assess student progress.

   Zwischenprüfung

   • I have a midterm in biology next week.
   • She studied all weekend for her midterm.
   • The midterm counts for 30% of the final grade.

   Synonymemidterm exammidterm examination