Fiveyear

Fiveyear is a term that can refer to either a period of five years or to proper nouns formed from the words five and year. When used as an adjective to describe duration, it is typically written as five-year (for example, a five-year plan or a five-year forecast). When referring to the span itself as a noun, it is usually written as five years.

In planning, finance, and policy, five-year horizons are common for long-range budgeting, capital expenditure cycles, and strategic initiatives.

As a proper noun, Fiveyear may be adopted as a stylized name for a brand, project, or organization. There is no single widely recognized entity by that exact name, and uses vary by context. When encountered, the meaning is determined by accompanying information, often pointing to a project, initiative, or firm that emphasizes a five-year scope.

Etymology and spelling: the term is formed from the words five and year; typical spellings include five-year (hyphenated adjective) and five years (plural noun). The all-caps form Fiveyear is possible for brand names.

See also: five-year plan; five-year forecast; long-range planning.