midcourse
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5.1
- noun
- /ˈmɪdˌkɔrs/
- If there is a midcourse correction, the attempted solution is bad.
- midcourse corrections
Examples
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But the industry will not develop along a straightforward course; it will have to weather disruptions and make midcourse adjustments.
Academic text (2003) -
At most, MWRA expects the research findings to indicate the need for "midcourse" corrections in the schedule.
Academic text (1992) -
A timer was calling them, telling them that a midcourse correction had become necessary.
Fiction book (1990) -
With little or no midcourse corrections in decision-making and implementation, policy has been largely adrift.
Academic text (2006) -
If the studies indicate significant impacts resulting from the outfall, MWRA might implement midcourse corrections.
Academic text (1992) -
To ensure a successful launch, the team planned a midcourse adjustment to their strategy based on the first test results.
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After analyzing the data, they realized a midcourse change was essential to meet their project goals.
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The project manager suggested a midcourse review to assess progress and make any necessary adjustments.
Synonyms
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3.2
Halfway between two places or times
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3.7
At a point in the middle, not at the start or end
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3.8
While an action or task is happening and not finished
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6.6
Belonging to a historical time between earlier and later stages
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6.5
While something is still happening and not finished
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6.7
The middle part of a story or process between the beginning and end
How Advanced
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Midcourse comes from mid 'middle' and course 'path' or 'series of events', so a midcourse is the middle part of a journey or process where people often check progress and make changes.