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semester

[si-mes-ter] / sɪˈmɛs tər /
NOUN
term
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But if they drop classes at some point during the semester, their aid eligibility will be reduced in the spring to compensate for the change.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

That could mean that even if they sign up for a full load in the spring, they won’t be eligible for the maximum amount of loans that semester.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

In my senior year, I spent a semester at what is now known as the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

While I’m reading a case or drafting a motion, NotebookLM turns my notes into flashcards and study guides, and Claude builds a spreadsheet tracking my daily, weekly and semester responsibilities so nothing slips.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The only class we have together this semester is PE.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan




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