calendar year
noun
1
: a period of a year beginning and ending with the dates that are conventionally accepted as marking the beginning and end of a numbered year
2
: a period of time equal in length to that of the year in the calendar conventionally in use
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According to the lottery, only four tickets matched all six Mega Millions numbers in 2024 – the fewest jackpots won in a calendar year since the game began in 2002.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025
After Monday’s sell-off, the stock is trading at 19 times earnings for the 2026 calendar year, which is mostly in line with the long-term multiple, Chatterjee said.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2025
Even after a full calendar year with the Heat, Rozier in some ways is still trying to find his way.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
Production of the film took place over a whole calendar year, reflecting the natural changes of each season, which was central to the story.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 22 Jan. 2025
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Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 10 Feb. 2025
After Monday’s sell-off, the stock is trading at 19 times earnings for the 2026 calendar year, which is mostly in line with the long-term multiple, Chatterjee said.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 28 Jan. 2025
Even after a full calendar year with the Heat, Rozier in some ways is still trying to find his way.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2025
Production of the film took place over a whole calendar year, reflecting the natural changes of each season, which was central to the story.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Calendar year.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/calendar%20year. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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