Midterm is a term typically used in educational settings to refer to an examination or test that takes place halfway through an academic term. However, there are many other synonyms to describe this type of assessment, such as interim, halfway, progress, or review. Some more specific synonyms can be used depending on the subject matter, such as diagnostic or formative for assessments designed to pinpoint areas of weakness or evaluate learning progress. Other synonyms for midterm assessments include benchmark, checkpoint, evaluation, and progress report. These synonyms are useful for emphasizing different aspects of an assessment and can help educators communicate more effectively with students about their academic performance.