Synonyms

year-end

American

[yeer-end] / ˈyɪərˈɛnd /

Or yearend

noun

year's end; the end of a calendar year.

adjective

taking place or done at the year-end.

a year-end sale; a year-end audit.

Etymology

Origin of year-end

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

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And while inflation traders expect the annual headline CPI rate to peak at 2.8% in May, they also see it drifting below that level through year-end, based on derivative-like instruments known as fixings.

From MarketWatch

“While the year-end numbers are disappointing, they are not unexpected,” he said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

The year-end Goldman Sachs target of 7,600 for the S&P 500 has survived the first six days of the year.

From MarketWatch

General Motors GM 2.54%increase; green up pointing triangle and several rivals reported year-end sales slumps, an ominous sign that U.S. auto sales will slow this year as consumers push back on higher prices.

From The Wall Street Journal

After a year-end full of questions, Nvidia stock is off to a healthy start in the new year.

From Barron's

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