Annual: Definitions and Examples

Annual: Definitions, Formulas, & Examples

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    An annual is a type of publication that is released once per year. It is typically a magazine, report, or journal that covers a specific topic or industry, and is published on a regular schedule. There are many different types of annuals, ranging from academic journals to trade publications to consumer magazines.

    One example of an annual is the “Yearbook of American and Canadian Churches,” which is published by the National Council of Churches. This publication provides information on the membership, finances, and programs of churches in the United States and Canada. It is an important resource for researchers and policymakers interested in the state of religion in North America.

    Another example is the “Fortune 500,” an annual list of the largest companies in the United States based on their revenue. This list is compiled by Fortune magazine and is widely regarded as a respected and reliable source of information on the business world.

    A third example is the “Guinness World Records,” an annual publication that documents and verifies a wide variety of world records. From the longest fingernails to the tallest man, the “Guinness World Records” provides a fascinating look at the limits of human achievement.

    A fourth example is the “Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue,” an annual publication featuring photographs of fashion models wearing swimsuits. The Swimsuit Issue has been published annually since 1964 and has become one of the most popular and controversial issues of the magazine.

    A fifth example is the “TIME 100,” an annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world, compiled by Time magazine. The list includes people from all walks of life, including politicians, business leaders, artists, and activists, and is widely respected for its ability to identify and recognize emerging trends and leaders.

    Now, test your knowledge of annuals with this quiz:

    1. What is an annual?
    2. What is an example of an annual publication that covers the membership, finances, and programs of churches in the United States and Canada?
    3. What is an example of an annual publication that lists the largest companies in the United States based on their revenue?
    4. What is an example of an annual publication that documents and verifies world records?
    5. What is an example of an annual publication that features photographs of fashion models wearing swimsuits?
    6. What is an example of an annual publication that lists the 100 most influential people in the world?
    7. Are annuals published once per year or more frequently?
    8. Can annuals be academic journals, trade publications, or consumer magazines?
    9. Do annuals typically cover a specific topic or industry?
    10. Are annuals published on a regular schedule?

    Annual:

    Definitions

    1 | adjective | occurring or payable every year
2 | adjective | completing its life cycle within a year
3 | noun | (botany) a plant that completes its entire life cycle within the space of a year
4 | noun | a reference book that is published regularly once every year

    Pronunciation

    'anyoouhl (IPA: ˈænjuəl)

    Hyphenation

    an-nu-al (6 letters | 3 syllables)

    First known use in English

    1382 (Late Middle ages) (643 years ago)

    Word origin

    Latin

    Overall typical frequency

    written: 1200th most common (1 in 11628 words) ( > 99% adjective | 0% noun)

    spoken: 1789th most common (1 in 32258 words)

    (includes some inflected forms)

    Word frequency history

    Word frequency history

    Inflected form

    annuals

    Synonyms

    yearly | one-year | yearbook

    Antonyms

    biennial | perennial

    Narrower terms

    almanac | ephemeris | farmer's calendar

    Broader terms

    flora | plant | plant life | book of facts | reference | reference book | reference work (total: 7)

    Rhymes

    (none among common words)

    Lexically close words

    anneal

    Anagrams

    (none among common words)

    Phrases

    annual fern | annual parallax | annual ring | annual salt-marsh aster

    Translations

    Mandarin Chinese: | 每年的 (adjective)
Hindi: | वार्षिक (adjective)
Arabic: | سَنَوي (adjective)
Spanish: | anual (general)
French: | annuel (general)

    Other notable uses

    annual.com | annual.org | annual.info

    Crossword puzzle clues

    Beans or corn, e.g. | China aster, e.g. | Garden variety? | Like some checkups | Many a flower | Once a year | Yearbook (total: 7)
(based on all New York Times crossword puzzles 1994 to 2009)

    Scrabble score

    6 (International English) | 6 (North American English)

    Phone keypad digits

    (???) ?26-6825

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