n. An examination taken in the middle part of an academic year
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. The middle of the year: as, rents due at the midyear.
Set for or occurring in the middle of the year.
Word Usage
"Economists expect the RBA won 't follow the lead of other Asia-Pacific central banks and intervene to prevent further gains, as the Aussie dollar' s 20% rally since midyear is strongly supported by a mining boom and solid economic fundamentals."