third-quarter

UK: ˌθɜːd ˈkwɔːtə | US: ˌθɜrd ˈkwɔːrtər

Definition

  1. adj. relating to the third quarter of a year or fiscal period

  2. n. the third quarter of a year or fiscal period

Structure
third <three>quarter <fourth part>
Etymology

The word "third-quarter" is a compound formed by combining "third" (from Old English þridda, meaning "three") and "quarter" (from Latin quartarius, meaning "fourth part"). The term logically denotes the third of four equal divisions, originally used in timekeeping and later applied to fiscal periods. The concept reflects the systematic division of a whole into measurable segments, a practice rooted in ancient Roman and medieval European systems of measurement and timekeeping.

Examples

  1. The company's third-quarter earnings exceeded expectations.

  2. We will review the project progress in the third-quarter meeting.

  3. Third-quarter sales showed a significant improvement over the previous year.

  4. The report highlights key trends observed during the third-quarter.

  5. The third-quarter moon was visible in the night sky.