Definition

Noun: 1. A formal test of a student's knowledge or proficiency in a subject, administered during the middle of an academic term or course. It is typically a significant assessment that covers the material from the first half of the term.

Usage

The term "midterm examination" is used to specify an exam that occurs at the midpoint of a semester, quarter, or other academic period. It is often a major graded component of a course. - It functions as a countable noun. - It is commonly shortened informally to "midterm."

Examples

• All students must prepare thoroughly for the midterm examination in chemistry next week.
• Her grade improved significantly after she performed well on the midterm examination.
• The professor said the midterm examination will cover chapters one through six.

Advanced Usage

• "to take a midterm examination": to sit for and complete the exam.
  • I have to take three midterm examinations tomorrow.
• "midterm examination period": a designated time, often one week, during which many midterm exams are scheduled.
  • The campus library is open 24 hours during the midterm examination period.

Variants and Related Words

• Midterm (n.): The common, shortened form of "midterm examination."
  • I have a history midterm on Friday.
• Midterm exam (n.): A variant with the same meaning as "midterm examination."
• Final examination (n.): A comprehensive test administered at the end of an academic term.

Synonyms

• Midterm test: A less formal synonym.
• Interim assessment: A more formal term emphasizing its position during the term.

Related Phrases

• "to study for a midterm examination": to prepare for the test.
  • She spent the weekend in the library studying for her midterm examination.
• "midterm examination results/grades": the scores or outcomes from the test.
  • The midterm examination results will be posted online.

Noun

1. an examination administered in the middle of an academic term