Meaning & use
periodic
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Occurring or recurring at regular intervals.
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The committee holds periodic reviews of its budget every quarter.
Periodic rainfall kept the reservoir at healthy levels throughout the year.
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Often confused with "periodical," which specifically refers to a magazine or journal published at regular intervals.
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