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yearly

/ˈjɪrli/

NOUN

1. Something published once a year

A publication or document issued once every year, containing information, records, or reports for that period.

1.1. Annual publication

Refers to a book, report, or other publication released once a year.

Synonyms

Examples

  • The university's yearly contains a summary of its academic achievements.

Related Words

  • periodical
  • almanac
  • annual report
  • yearly review

ADJECTIVE

2. Happening once every year

Occurring, taking place, or being performed once during each year.

2.1. Annual occurrence or event

Describes an event, activity, or occasion that takes place once every year, such as a reunion, festival, or celebration.

Synonyms

  • annual
  • once-a-year
  • year-by-year

Antonyms

Examples

  • The town organizes a yearly festival to celebrate its cultural heritage.
  • Their yearly family reunion brings relatives together from different cities.

Related Words

  • anniversary
  • recurring
  • periodic
  • regular

2.2. Annual assessment or review

Describes an evaluation, examination, inspection, or review conducted once every year.

Synonyms

  • annual
  • once-a-year

Examples

  • Employees receive a yearly performance review to assess their progress.

Related Words

  • performance review
  • assessment
  • evaluation
  • inspection

2.3. Annual financial planning

Describes financial documents, budgets, payments, or planning activities prepared or carried out for each year.

Synonyms

  • annual

Examples

  • The finance department prepared a yearly budget outlining projected expenses and revenue.

Related Words

  • budget
  • fiscal year
  • financial planning
  • revenue
  • expenditure

ADVERB

3. Once a year or every year

At intervals of one year or on each yearly occasion.

3.1. Frequency of an annual activity

Indicates that an action or event takes place once during each year.

Synonyms

  • annually
  • once a year
  • per annum

Antonyms

Examples

  • The botanical garden hosts a flower festival yearly.
  • The organization publishes its financial results yearly.

Related Words

  • periodically
  • regularly
  • recurrently
  • year after year

3.2. Repeated from one year to the next

Emphasizes that an action, condition, or event continues or recurs in successive years.

Synonyms

  • year after year
  • year by year
  • annually

Examples

  • The tradition has been celebrated yearly for generations.

Related Words