ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
1. : the midpoint, the approximate midpoint, or an approximate midpoint of a term of time: as
a. : the end of the first half of an academic term that is often a time for examinations and reports on students' progress
b. : a midterm examination
the student who normally studies only before a midterm — Hargis Westerfield
2. : the approximate middle of a term of office ; specifically : the date midway between quadrennial presidential elections when congressional and many local elections are held
opposition gains at midterm
— compare off year