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Hly2004 Posted 21 years ago
Grammar
term vs semester
What's the difference between "term" and "semester" ?
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They mean the same, but it seems that "semester" is used in US English, and "term" in Brit. English.
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They mean the same, but it seems that "semester" is used in US English, and "term" in Brit. English.
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Semester literally means 6 months. Schools that have semesters usually have 2 regular sessions per year.
Term means length of time. It can refer to any block of time during the school year.
My school had quarters, 3 regular 10 week sessions, and a 12 week summer (off) session. Either the quarters at my school, or the semesters at a different school can be called terms.
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Term means length of time. It can refer to any block of time during the school year.
My school had quarters, 3 regular 10 week sessions, and a 12 week summer (off) session. Either the quarters at my school, or the semesters at a different school can be called terms.
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0 also there are usually three terms and two semesters or three semesters with the choice to take the third one off 9summer break) 0-
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My school has three exams in a year. Now what can I write - semester or term
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