CEFR B1

academic term

noun phrase

Meaning

A division of the academic year, during which courses are taught. It can refer to a semester, quarter, or trimester.

Examples

The fall academic term typically runs from September to December.
Students must register for their classes before the next academic term begins.

Synonyms: semester, quarter, trimester, session

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academic term (B1)

noun phrase

Pronunciation: /ˌækəˈdɛmɪk tɜːrm/

Definition

A division of the academic year, during which courses are taught. It can refer to a semester, quarter, or trimester.

Examples

The fall academic term typically runs from September to December.
Students must register for their classes before the next academic term begins.

How to Use academic term

academic term begins (collocation): When an academic term starts. — "The academic term begins on the first Monday of September."
academic term ends (collocation): When an academic term finishes. — "The academic term ends with the submission of all final projects."

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