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semiannual

[sem-ee-an-yoo-uhl, sem-ahy-] / ˌsɛm iˈæn yu əl, ˌsɛm aɪ- /
ADJECTIVE
twice a year
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In Europe and Asia, semiannual reporting is commonplace.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

A lawsuit challenging semiannual reporting is likely, but the SEC looks like it’s on solid legal ground, so companies probably will be able to opt into semiannual reporting starting next year, according to Seiberg.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 17, 2026

These statement credits apply to the entire year and are often broken into smaller amounts — such as semiannual or quarterly credits — that can be used throughout the year.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

Inflation is forecast to average 2.1% this year, compared with an earlier estimate of 2.0%, the ministry said in its semiannual outlook.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

Burry made his semiannual premium payments and, in return, received protection against the default of a billion dollars’ worth of bonds.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis