"2 weekly" is expressed as "biweekly" (every two weeks) or "twice weekly" (two times per week), depending on context.
Understanding Biweekly and Twice Weekly
Two Important Distinctions:
1. Biweekly (Every Two Weeks)
- Occurs once every 14 days
- Examples: "Biweekly paycheck" (paid every 2 weeks)
- Equals 26 times per year
- Also called: Fortnightly (British English)
2. Twice Weekly (Two Times Per Week)
- Occurs two times within one week
- Examples: "Exercise class meets twice weekly" (Monday and Thursday)
- Equals 104 times per year
- Also called: Semiweekly
Correct Usage:
Incorrect: "I go 2 weekly"
Correct: "I go biweekly" (every 2 weeks) OR "I go twice weekly" (2 times/week)
Context Matters:
- Payroll: Usually means every 2 weeks
- Meetings: Could mean either - clarify!
- Publications: Often means every 2 weeks