Meaning & use
semiannually
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Occurring twice a year, or every six months.
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The company reviews employee performance semiannually, in June and December.
Interest on the bond is paid semiannually.
A note on using this word
Easily confused with "biennially," which means once every two years; semiannually always means twice within a single year.
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biannuallytwice-yearly
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