an oral or written description of particular events or situations; narrative: an account of the meetings; an account of the trip. 2. an explanatory statement of conduct, as to a superior. 3. a statement of reasons, causes, etc., explaining some event. 4. reason; basis:
Biweekly means once every two weeks or twice a week. Bimonthly means once every two months or twice a month. It seems to me that this confusion is perpetuated by âauthoritiesâ who have accepted the generally misunderstood use of the words. The English prefixes bi- and semi- are often mixed up by native speakers.
digest - a periodical that summarizes the news. pictorial - a periodical (magazine or newspaper) containing many pictures. serial publication, serial, series - a periodical that appears at scheduled times. organ - a periodical that is published by a special interest group; the organ of the communist party. issue, number - one of a series published periodically; she found an old issue of the magazine in her dentist's waiting room. journal - a periodical dedicated to a particular subject; he reads the medical journals. review - a periodical that publishes critical essays on current affairs or literature or art.