Midterm Exam (Noun)
Meaning
An examination administered in the middle of an academic term.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The students were cramming for their midterm exam, trying to review all the material they had covered so far in the semester.
- The professor announced that the midterm exam would be worth 40% of their final grade, so everyone was feeling anxious.
- She studied diligently for weeks leading up to the midterm exam, determined to get a good grade.
- The midterm exam was scheduled for next Wednesday, and the teacher reminded the class to make sure they were well-prepared.
- The results of the midterm exam would help the teacher identify areas where the students needed extra support before the final exam.