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Quarterly

UK //ˈkwɔːtəli// US //ˈkwɔrtərli// Pronunciation

Definition

Occurring every three months.

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In simple words: Something that happens every three months.

Examples

• The company releases its *quarterly* report every April, July, October, and January.
• He attends a *quarterly* meeting with stakeholders to discuss progress.
• Our *quarterly* earnings show significant growth in profits.
• The team conducts *quarterly* reviews to evaluate employee performance.
• She files her *quarterly* taxes in April.
• The magazine publishes a *quarterly* issue featuring seasonal topics.

Usage notes

Primarily used in business or finance contexts; not commonly used in casual conversation. Ensure to use it with terms like 'report' or 'meeting'.

Grammar pattern

adverb + descriptor (e.g. quarterly report)

Memory hint

Think of a wallet with four quarters, representing four times a year.

Collocations

• quarterly report
• quarterly meeting
• quarterly earnings
• quarterly review
• quarterly taxes

Synonyms

• triannual
• seasonal
• four times a year

Common mistakes

• Confused with 'monthly' or 'yearly'.
• Omitting 'ly' when using as an adverb.
• Using it in non-business contexts.