a periodical that is published twice each month (or 24 issues per year)
Used in a Sentence
semimonthly
How to use semimonthly in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for semimonthly.
Editorial note
Biweekly is easier for the employee, semimonthly is easier for bookkeeping.
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Quick take
a periodical that is published twice each month (or 24 issues per year)
Meaning at a glance
The clearest senses and uses of semimonthly gathered in one view.
occurring twice a month; "a semimonthly publication"
twice a month; "salaries are paid semimonthly"
Definitions
Core meanings and parts of speech for semimonthly.
noun
a periodical that is published twice each month (or 24 issues per year)
adjective
occurring twice a month; "a semimonthly publication"
See also: bimonthly
adverb
twice a month; "salaries are paid semimonthly"
See also: bimonthly
Example sentences
Biweekly is easier for the employee, semimonthly is easier for bookkeeping.
However, it does say that "A look at the chart reveals that semimonthly is the pay period in which businesses pay the highest average hourly earnings, followed closely by monthly.
In response to the comment "when you're paid biweekly, not all months are the same", then yes, it is blindingly obvious that the current context draws a distinction between being paid biweekly, such that not all months are the same, and being paid semimonthly, such that all months are in fact the same.
Frequently asked questions
Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.
How do you use semimonthly in a sentence?
Biweekly is easier for the employee, semimonthly is easier for bookkeeping.
What does semimonthly mean?
a periodical that is published twice each month (or 24 issues per year)
What part of speech is semimonthly?
semimonthly is commonly used as noun, adjective, adverb.