quarterly
pronunciation
How to pronounce quarterly in British English:
UK [ˈkwɔːtəli]
How to pronounce quarterly in American English:
US [ˈkwɔːrtərli]
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- Noun:
- a periodical that is published every quarter
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- Adjective:
- of or relating to or consisting of a quarter
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- Adverb:
- in diagonally opposed quarters of an escutcheon
- in three month intervals
Word Origin
- quarterly (adv.)
- early 15c., from quarter (n.) + -ly (2). As an adjective from 1560s, from -ly (1). As a noun, from 1830, "a quarterly publication," from the adjective.
Example
- 1. Cisco systems reported a drop in quarterly profit .
- 2. This week the economist launches a quarterly review which will highlight a selection of new business books .
- 3. The quarterly : what are your plans for international expansion ?
- 4. Meanwhile , apple posted another strong set of quarterly earnings .
- 5. 1 Jettison quarterly guidance .