multi-yearadj.
/ˈmʌltɪjɪə/, /ˈmʌltɪjəː/, U.S. /ˌməltiˈjɪ(ə)r/; see also multi- comb. form. That lasts, takes place over, or is valid for a number of years; relating to more than one year.
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the world > time > period > year > [adjective] > lasting for several years
old-yeared?c1425
years-long1887
multi-year1935
1935 Helena (Montana) Independent 22 Mar. 9/3 The..multi-year search for a Jewish star.
1958 Amer. Econ. Rev. 48 742 Statistics..are presented for..the United States for 1927/29-1950/53 and 1937/41-1950/53... (Ranges for periods with multiyear beginnings and endings are those between the respective averages of the two terminal groups of years.)
1973 Internat. Herald Tribune 15 June 15/6 Buffalo—Signed Paul Seymour, Michigan offensive tackle, first-round draft choice, to a multi-year contract.
1993 Time (Atlantic ed.) 4 Jan. 23/2 The deficit problem is growing worse and must be dealt with through a multiyear, specific deficit-reduction program with real targets.
Compounds
multi-year ice n. Geology ice that has been frozen for at least two years.
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1972 Eos 11 1011 (title) Density structure of the mixed layer under multiyear ice.
1995 Equinox Feb. 71/1 The maps show tightly packed multiyear ice at the North Pole—no leads, no open water.
This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, March 2003; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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