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bi·an·nu·al

B0226300 (bī-ăn′yo͞o-əl)adj.1. Occurring twice each year; semiannual.2. Occurring every two years; biennial.

bi·an′nu·al·ly adv.

biannual

(baɪˈænjʊəl) adjoccurring twice a year. Compare biennial biˈannually adv

bi•an•nu•al

(baɪˈæn yu əl)

adj. 1. occurring twice a year; semiannual. 2. occurring every two years; biennial. [1875–80] bi•an′nu•al•ly, adv. usage: See bi- ¹.

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Adj.

biannual - occurring or payable twice each yearhalf-yearly, semiannual, biyearlyperiodic, periodical - happening or recurring at regular intervals; "the periodic appearance of the seventeen-year locust"

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biennalehalvårlighalvårs-

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Biannual

Twice each year. It is used in business in a variety of circumstances. For example, a board of directors may meet or the company may distribute dividends biannually. Biennial means the same thing. See also: Quarter.

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Occurring twice a year. Contrast with biennial, which means occurring every 2 years. If an adjustable-rate mortgage provides for rate changes biannually or biennially, it's important to know the difference.

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adj occurring or payable twice each year

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