Bi-monthly

Bi-monthly is a term used to describe an event or publication that occurs or is issued twice a month. In the context of calendars and scheduling, bi-monthly events are a common way to organize regular activities or meetings over the course of a year. The term can sometimes cause confusion, as it may also be interpreted to mean every two months. However, the more accurate term for occurrences every two months is "bimonthly."

Usage

Bi-monthly events or publications are typically scheduled to occur once every two weeks. This frequency is particularly common in the realm of magazines, newsletters, and other types of periodical publications. In the professional world, bi-monthly meetings might be scheduled to keep team members updated on project progress or to discuss ongoing operational issues within a company.

Examples

1. A bi-monthly magazine might release its issues on the first and the fifteenth of every month. 2. A gardening club might meet bi-monthly to discuss landscape techniques, plant care, and other relevant topics.

Confusion with Bimonthly

The ambiguity in the term "bi-monthly" arises from its potential to be interpreted as either twice a month or every two months. To avoid confusion, it is often recommended to use the term "semi-monthly" to denote twice a month and "bimonthly" for every two months. Despite these recommendations, "bi-monthly" is still commonly used in both contexts.

See also

• Calendar
• Magazine
• Newsletter
• Meeting