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by bi-quarterly vs bi-quarterly

The correct phrase is "bi-quarterly." The addition of "by" before "bi-quarterly" is unnecessary and incorrect.

Last updated: March 23, 2024 • 1443 views

by bi-quarterly

This construction is incorrect in English. The word "by" should not be used before "bi-quarterly."

The correct term is simply "bi-quarterly," which means occurring twice a quarter or every two quarters.
  • Hence, payments received less frequently (monthly in the case of weekly regular payments, quarterly, bi-annually, annually) or on an ad hoc basis should not be included here.
  • These include bonuses and allowances paid at fixed periods (e.g. paid monthly where regular payments are weekly, or paid quarterly, bi-annually or annually), and bonuses linked to individual or collective performance.

Alternatives:

  • bi-quarterly

bi-quarterly

This is the correct term in English. It means occurring twice a quarter or every two quarters.

Use "bi-quarterly" to describe something that happens every two quarters or twice a quarter.
  • Hence, payments received less frequently (monthly in the case of weekly regular payments, quarterly, bi-annually, annually) or on an ad hoc basis should not be included here.
  • These include bonuses and allowances paid at fixed periods (e.g. paid monthly where regular payments are weekly, or paid quarterly, bi-annually or annually), and bonuses linked to individual or collective performance.

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