biennially
- adverb
- /baɪˈɛnɪəli/
- Information on waterborne disease outbreaks is voluntarily reported to the CDC and is compiled and published biennially in conjunction with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
- hold its sessions biennially
Examples
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The art exhibition is held biennially, showcasing local artists every two years.
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Tourists are welcome to participate in the Sea Festival, held biennially.
Blog text (9) -
The Committee hosted programs approximately biennially and published occasional bibliographies.
Academic text (2014) -
However, a sample of approximately 2,400 respondents from each senior class is followed up biennially until age 30 and then again at age 35.
Academic text (2008) -
Participants in the NLSY79 were followed annually through 1994 and biennially thereafter.
Academic text (2012) -
Assurance that s/he is willing and able to commit the necessary time to carry out the duties of Editor, including leading the Editorial Committee meetings, usually held biennially in conjunction with the Music Research & Teacher Education National Conference.
Academic text (2015) -
In addition, MENC cosponsors the National Symposium on Multicultural Music, which began in 1995 and has been held biennially since 1998 at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville.
Academic text (2007) -
The committee meets biennially to discuss updates and future plans.
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The festival, which celebrates local culture, takes place biennially in the summer.
Synonyms
Happening once every two years
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Etymology
The word biennially comes from bi- meaning 'two' and annual meaning 'year', so it means 'every two years'. Think of bicycle, where bi- means 'two'. That's why when something happens biennially it happens once in a two-year period.