semester
semester
half of academic year
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semester with Russian translation
semester usage examples
Она выбрала четыре предмета на следующий семестр.
She chose four courses for the next semester.
Семестр в этом колледже длится двенадцать недель.
The semester at that college lasts twelve weeks.
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semester belongs to the topic "School and University". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
semester synonyms
Related words worth learning together
An academic period; in schools often a shorter unit than a semester but can be used interchangeably in many contexts.
We have three terms in the school year.
An academic division that splits the year into three parts (three-term system); similar concept but different length.
This university uses a trimester system with three study periods a year.
A division of the academic year into four parts (quarter system); shorter than a semester.
She prefers schools on the quarter system because terms are shorter.
A general term for a meeting period, an exam period, or a block of teaching; not always equal to a semester.
The exam session lasts two weeks at the end of the term.
What's the difference
How is semester different from related words?
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce semester and what this word means
semester means semester. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce semester
/sɪˈmɛstə/
semester translation
semester
semester examples
She chose four courses for the next semester.
semester transcription
/sɪˈmɛstə/, /ə səˈmɛstɚ/
Questions about this word
semester meaning: what does it mean?
half of academic year
semester pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
semester is pronounced as /sɪˈmɛstə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
semester definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
She chose four courses for the next semester. Translation: Она выбрала четыре предмета на следующий семестр.
Is semester part of School and University vocabulary?
Yes, semester can be learned in the School and University topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is semester part of Study and Work vocabulary?
Yes, semester can be learned in the Study and Work topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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