biweekly / bimonthly

Twice in a period versus once every two periods.

Biweekly can mean twice a week or every two weeks. Bimonthly can mean twice a month or every two months. Both are ambiguous. Use twice a week, every two weeks, twice a month, or every two months.

Examples

UseThe report is due every two weeks.

AvoidThe report is due biweekly.