fourth year
The phrase "fourth year" commonly refers to the fourth stage in an educational program or a time sequence.
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Definition
B2Education
(general)The academic year that follows the third year in a four-year educational program, often the final year of undergraduate studies.
Example
- She is in her fourth year of university, majoring in biology.
B2Secondary Education
(regional)In certain regions, the fourth year of secondary school, equivalent to Year 11 in England and Wales or the senior year in the United States.
Example
- In Scotland, students usually take important exams during their fourth year of secondary school.
B1General Usage
(general)The period of time marking the completion of three years and the start of the fourth year in any sequence or cycle.
Example
- The project entered its fourth year with significant progress.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "fourth year":
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