Associations to the word «Semester»

Wiktionary

SEMESTER, noun. Half of a school year (US) or academic year such as fall or spring semester.
SEMESTER, noun. A period or term of six months.
SEMESTER HOURS, noun. The amount of credit hours a student takes in a semester, usually for a college or university to count towards a degree.

Dictionary definition

SEMESTER, noun. One of two divisions of an academic year.
SEMESTER, noun. Half a year; a period of 6 months.

Wise words

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Nathaniel Hawthorne