A midterm is an assessment or TEST that is usually given during the middle of a semester in school. It is typically used to measure a student's progress and understanding of the material that has been taught up to that point. The term 'midterm' can also be used to refer to any type of assessment or TEST that is given in the middle of a period of time, such as a midterm election. The crossword solution for the term 'midterm' is TEST, which is a four-letter word.