year-end

UK: ˌjɪərˈend | US: ˌjɪrˈend

Definition

  1. adj. relating to or occurring at the end of a year

  2. n. the conclusion or final part of a year

Structure
year <period of 12 months>end <termination>
Etymology

The compound "year-end" combines "year," derived from Old English "ġēar" (a measure of time), and "end," from Old English "endian" (to conclude). It emerged in the 19th century to describe financial or administrative activities tied to the conclusion of a calendar year, reflecting a practical need for temporal categorization in business and accounting contexts.

Examples

  1. The company prepares year-end reports every December.

  2. Year-end bonuses motivate employees to meet annual targets.

  3. We celebrated the year-end with a grand party.

  4. Year-end sales attract many shoppers.

  5. The audit revealed discrepancies in the year-end accounts.