<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>the middle or halfway point of a term, as a school term or term of office.</li><li>often midterms.</li><li>an examination or series of examinations at the middle of a school term.</li></ul><p><strong>Adjective</strong></p><ul><li>pertaining to or occurring on or about the middle of a term, as a school term or term of office: a midterm recess; midterm elections.</li></ul>