ˌse-mē,
-ˌmī,
-mi
1
a
: precisely half of:
(1)
: forming a bisection of
semidiameter
(2)
: being a usually vertically bisected form of (a specified architectural feature)
semidome
b
: half in quantity or value : half of or occurring halfway through a specified period of time
semiannual
semimonthly
compare bi-
2
3
a
: partial : incomplete
semiconsciousness
semidarkness
b
: having some of the characteristics of
semiporcelain
c
: quasi-
semigovernmental
semimonastic
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Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the contents of the semi have yet to be identified.
—Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 19 Oct. 2024
In the second semi, the #2 & #3 seeds played to a dead heat after twelve matches, tied up 6-6, forcing a one game tiebreaker to determine the finalist.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
The lone driver of that semi was removed with only minor injuries, according to Rice.
—Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 19 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The rider and the motorcycle fell into the No. 3 lane, underneath a passing semi, the CHP said.
—Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
According to the Arizona Department of Public Safety, the contents of the semi have yet to be identified.
—Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 19 Oct. 2024
In the second semi, the #2 & #3 seeds played to a dead heat after twelve matches, tied up 6-6, forcing a one game tiebreaker to determine the finalist.
—Todd Boss, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
The lone driver of that semi was removed with only minor injuries, according to Rice.
—Karen Bartunek, The Arizona Republic, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Semi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/semi. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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