Definition of "midterm" []

• The middle of an academic term or a political term of office. (noun)
• An examination given at the middle of a school or college term. (noun)
• A series of such examinations. (noun)

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• "The Bank of Korea sets what it calls a midterm inflation target every three years after consultations with the government and reviews the target on an annual basis."
• "Like the "change" elections of 2006-08, this midterm is a litmus test of the political leaning of the country."
• "Nan Lee: “Winning this midterm is the ultimate nightmare.”"