calendar year

noun

1
: a period of a year beginning and ending with the dates that are conventionally accepted as marking the beginning and end of a numbered year
2
: a period of time equal in length to that of the year in the calendar conventionally in use

Examples of calendar year in a Sentence

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In addition to postings, the bill would require employers to provide the same compensation information: To job applicants upon request and before any compensation discussion or offer; To employees at the time of hire, transfer, or promotion; And once per calendar year, if requested. Alonzo Martinez, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025 However, Priority Pass members linked to other credit cards are limited to just one free visit to a U.S. Chase lounge per calendar year—regardless of location. Paul Rubio, AFAR Media, 27 Mar. 2025 Platinum earns three points per dollar, and requires 2,500 points earned within a calendar year. PCMAG, 20 Mar. 2025 For those over 73, RMD payments are typically made by the end of the calendar year. Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for calendar year

Word History

First Known Use

1689, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of calendar year was in 1689

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“Calendar year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calendar%20year. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.

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