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half a century

half a century is the alternative form of half-century.

Meaning of half-century

Noun

half-century (plural half-centuries)

  1. A period of fifty years, half of a century.
    • The Dutch population has grown rapidly in the last half-century and its increase has been matched by an expansion of industry, with the result that the same period has seen the Netherlands develop from a mainly agricultural to an industrial country.1962 March, J. M. Tolson, “The Netherlands Railways today—I: The economic development of the Netherlands Railways”, in Modern Railways, page 170
  2. A score of 50 runs by a single batsman in one innings
    • He brought up his half-century with a powerful drive past offspinner Dan Cullen, whose seven overs cost 0-52.2009 January 30, AAP, “Vics make great start despite Rogers loss”, in Herald Sun
  3. A score of 50 points in a single game.
    • Selby's charge continued with a half-century in the 30th frame and a fluked red set him on the way to winning the 31st frame.2023 May 1, Steve Sutcliffe, “World Snooker Championship 2023 final: Luca Brecel beats Mark Selby for first world title”, in BBC Sport

Questions about half a century

What is half a century the alternative form of?
Half a century is the alternative form of half-century.

Words near half a century in the dictionary

  1. Halewood
  2. Haley
  3. Haleys
  4. half
  5. half a brain
  6. half a century
  7. half a chance
  8. half a dozen
  9. half a grunter
  10. half a head
  11. half a loaf is better than no bread

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