semi-annually vs semi annually

Both "semi-annually" and "semi annually" are correct, but the hyphenated version "semi-annually" is more commonly used in English. The hyphen helps to clarify that "semi" is connected to "annually" as a compound adverb.

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semi-annually

This is the correct and more commonly used form in English. The hyphen helps to clarify the compound adverb.

Use "semi-annually" to describe something that occurs twice a year. The hyphen connects "semi" and "annually" to form a compound adverb.

Examples:

The reports are issued semi-annually.
The meetings are scheduled semi-annually.
Payments are made semi-annually.
The magazine is published semi-annually.
The updates are released semi-annually.

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The incentive fee shall be paid semi-annually in arrears.
The report first assesses the state of financial integration, based on a set of indicators that are also published semi-annually on the ECB's website.
the indicators are updated semi-annually on the ECB's website.
The Kingdom of Denmark will report semi-annually to the Commission on the evolution of the Restructuring Plan and the above mentioned commitments until the end of the Restructuring Period.
Semi-annually, after the first year.
Liver function tests are recommended before initiation, every 6 to 12 weeks for the first year, and periodically (e. g. semi-annually) thereafter.
The Council shall convene semi-annually and its meetings shall take place at the seat of the Agency, unless the Council decides otherwise.
The frequency of reporting should be semi annually initially, but may be varied depending on the results obtained.
the issuer makes the information referred to in point (a) available to the institution at least semi annually.

Alternatives:

twice a year
every six months
biannually
every half year
every half-yearly

semi annually

This form is also correct, but less common in English. It lacks the hyphen that helps clarify the compound adverb.

While "semi annually" is correct, it is less common. It is better to use the hyphenated form "semi-annually" for clarity and consistency.

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The frequency of reporting should be semi annually initially, but may be varied depending on the results obtained.
the issuer makes the information referred to in point (a) available to the institution at least semi annually.
Semi-annually, after the first year.
The incentive fee shall be paid semi-annually in arrears.
Liver function tests are recommended before initiation, every 6 to 12 weeks for the first year, and periodically (e. g. semi-annually) thereafter.
The report first assesses the state of financial integration, based on a set of indicators that are also published semi-annually on the ECB's website.
the indicators are updated semi-annually on the ECB's website.
The Kingdom of Denmark will report semi-annually to the Commission on the evolution of the Restructuring Plan and the above mentioned commitments until the end of the Restructuring Period.
The Council shall convene semi-annually and its meetings shall take place at the seat of the Agency, unless the Council decides otherwise.
The reporting frequency can be adjusted from annually to quarterly, semi-annual, five-yearly according to the particular circumstances relevant to an operator.

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