Dictionary
1quarterly
adverb quar·ter·ly \ˈkwȯ(r)-tər-lē\
Definition of QUARTERLY
1
: in heraldic quarters or quarterings
2
: at 3-month intervals
See quarterly defined for kids ADVERTISEMENT
First Known Use of QUARTERLY
14th century
Other Calendar Terms
2quarterly
adjective
: happening, done, or produced four times a year
Full Definition of QUARTERLY
1
: computed for or payable at 3-month intervals <a quarterly premium>
2
: recurring, issued, or spaced at 3-month intervals
3
: divided into heraldic quarters or compartments
See quarterly defined for English-language learners
First Known Use of QUARTERLY
15th century
Other Calendar Terms
3quarterly
noun
: a magazine that is published four times a year
plural quarterlies
Full Definition of QUARTERLY
: a periodical published four times a year
See quarterly defined for English-language learners
First Known Use of QUARTERLY
1830
QUARTERLY Defined for Kids
1quarterly
adverb quar·ter·ly \ˈkwȯr-tər-lē\
Definition of QUARTERLY for Kids
: four times a year <Interest is compounded quarterly.>
2quarterly
adjective
Definition of QUARTERLY for Kids
: coming or happening four times a year <They hold quarterly meetings.>
3quarterly
noun
plural quar·ter·lies
Definition of QUARTERLY for Kids
: a magazine published four times a year
Learn More About QUARTERLY
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: quarterly courtPrevious Word in the Dictionary: quarter lineAll Words Near: quarterly
ADVERTISEMENT
Seen & Heard
What made you want to look up quarterly? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).