midterm

Halfway course test

Midterm refers to the middle of a defined period.

In education, a midterm is an exam given halfway through a course or semester: I have three midterms next week.

In politics, midterm elections occur halfway through an official's term, especially the U.S. congressional elections held between presidential races: The party lost seats in the midterms.

exam

test

Evaluative examination

  • quizBrief informal test
  • bluebookTest-writing pamphlet for students
  • essayShort argumentative prose work

multiple-choice · questions · proctor · grading · grades · review · study · cramming · tutoring · knowledge

election

vote

Formal choice expression

candidate · polls · turnout · swing · referendum · legislature · governor · senator · representative · partisan

academic

semester

Half academic year

student · university · college · credits · curriculum · lectures · enrollment · registration · classes · tuition

stress

anxiety

Persistent apprehensive distress

deadline · procrastination · overwhelm · panic · fatigue · worry · burnout · caffeine · expectations · performance

Categories
Opposites
temporal position in a sequence

midtermfinal

Last and decisive

beginning · start · opening · final exam · initial

examination type

midtermfinal

Last and decisive

final exam · final examination · cumulative exam · comprehensive exam · qualifying exam

election cycle

midtermpresidential election

Vote for head of state

general election · primary election

Phrases
Family

midterms, midterm elections

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