annual

Definition

  • noun: a plant that lives for only one year or season
  • noun: an event that occurs yearly
  • adjective: happening once a year
  • adjective: covering the period of a year
  • synonyms: yearly, periodical, periodic

Examples

  • The company's earnings for last year are published in the 'annual' report.

  • We had more snow this year than the average 'annual' amount.

  • A report of the company's earnings is published 'annually'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Point one. "The division producing the lowest rate of return has been the News Division... with its $ million budget and its average annual deficit of $ million." l know, historically, news divisions are expected to lose money. To our minds, this philosophy is a wanton fiscal affront... (..)
    1976 Network
  • (..) Mr. Beale has been under great professional and personal strain. l've got surprises for you, too! l've had it up to here with your division... and it's annual $ million deficit! Keep your hands off my News Division, Frank. We're responsible to corporate level, not you. (..)
    1976 Network