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Midterm Exam

Description:

A midterm exam is an academic assessment administered in the middle of a semester or term, typically to evaluate a student's understanding of the course material up to that point.

In some educational systems, especially in higher education, midterm exams can carry significant weight in determining a student's final grade.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun - Academic Assessment:

Example Sentence: I studied hard for my math midterm exam, as it covers all the topics we learned in the first half of the semester.

2. Noun - Timeframe:

Example Sentence: The professor announced that the midterm exam will be held next week.

3. Adjective - Occurring in the middle:

Example Sentence: The midterm exam is a crucial point in the semester, marking the halfway point of the course.

4. Adjective - Popular:

Example Sentence: The popular student website organized a helpful guide on how to prepare for midterm exams.

5. Verb - To assess academically:

Example Sentence: The professor will be using the midterm exam to gauge our understanding of the course material.

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