Half-century Definition & Meaning

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half-century British

noun

1. a period of 50 years

   during the past half-century

2. 1. a score or grouping of 50

      a half-century of points

   2. ( as modifier )

      as I near the half-century mark

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In his first 23 innings, he had only one half-century to his name.

From BBC

Another century break in the fourth frame came in between three half-century breaks of 67, 76 and 88.

From BBC

But China's Wu, 22, responded in stunning fashion to level the match at 4-4 by reeling off three consecutive frames thanks to a pair of half-centuries and a 122 break.

From BBC

Chasing 257, Zimbabwe opener Brian Bennett showcased his talent, registering his third unbeaten half-century of the tournament with 97 from 59 balls.

From BBC

For a half-century, the Wasserman name connoted power—in Hollywood and in Washington.

From The Wall Street Journal

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