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quinquennial Definition

quin·quen·nial (kwin kwenē əl, kwiŋ-)

adjective

  1. happening every five years
  2. lasting five years

Etymology: < L quinquennis, of five years < quinque, five + annus, year + -al

quinquennial Related Forms
quinquen·ni·ally adverb
quinquennial Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • next: With the help of their architect, most parishes can make reasonable estimates of what costs the next quinquennial is likely to incur.

Modifies a noun

  • inspection: Check the last quinquennial inspection to ensure all recommended works have been put in hand.
  • review: Unions will make their case during Stage 2 of the quinquennial review into OS, to be carried out by Spring 2002.
  • survey: The computer model was modified prior to the 1995 quinquennial survey to take account of factors that are peculiar to NI.
  • report: Reference should be made to the findings and recommendations in the latest quinquennial inspection report.
  • process: The quinquennial review process carried out by the Membership Committee is supported by the quinquennial review procedures carried out by the Modality Sections.
  • revaluation: Provision should be made for major quinquennial revaluations, tho experience with annual reviews may show that these are unnecessary.

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