Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
last-quarter
Noun
/ˈlæst ˈkwɔːrtər/
Definition
The final phase of the moon’s cycle, occurring when it is half illuminated and appears as a half-circle in the sky.
Examples
- The last-quarter moon is easily recognizable in the night sky.
- In business, we often analyze performance during the last quarter of the fiscal year.
- After a busy last quarter, the team celebrated their accomplishments.
Meaning
In a broader context, the term can refer to the last part or segment of any process or schedule.
Synonyms
- final phase
- closing segment
- last part
