YEAR | English Definition and Usage – Cambridge Dictionary

Meaning of "Year"

A year refers to a period consisting of twelve months, typically counted from January 1 to December 31. It can also describe any continuous span of twelve months used for accounting, academic, or personal timekeeping purposes.

Additional Context

In everyday speech, "year" is used not only to mark calendar cycles but also to indicate someone's age, time in a job, or passage of events. For example:

"She worked at the company for five years."

Variations


Author’s summary: The term "year" denotes any span of twelve months, most commonly marking a complete calendar cycle or used in specific contexts like finances or education.

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Cambridge Dictionary Cambridge Dictionary — 2025-11-26

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