secondhalf

secondhalf is a term used to describe the latter portion of a specified period, most commonly a sporting match or a financial period. In sports, the second half refers to the second of two equal periods of play, typically following a halftime break. The duration of a second half varies depending on the sport. For example, a soccer match has two 45-minute halves, while American football has two 30-minute halves. The second half often sees a shift in strategy as teams adjust to the score and remaining time.

In a financial context, the second half of the year generally refers to the period from July 1st to December 31st. This period is often significant for businesses as it includes major shopping seasons like Black Friday and the holiday season, which can heavily influence annual revenue. Companies often release their financial reports in stages, with performance updates for the first half of the year being followed by projections and then actual results for the full year, which encompass the second half. The term can also be applied more generally to any discrete period of time that is divided into two parts, with "secondhalf" denoting the latter of those divisions.