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short–term
adjective \ˈshȯrt-ˌtərm\
: lasting for, relating to, or involving a short period of time
Full Definition of SHORT-TERM
1
: occurring over or involving a relatively short period of time
2
a : of, relating to, or constituting a financial operation or obligation based on a brief term and especially one of less than a year b : generated by assets held for less than six months
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First Known Use of SHORT-TERM
1901
Related to SHORT-TERM
- Synonyms
- ad interim, impermanent, interim, provisional, provisionary, provisory, short-term
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