near-term

[ neer-turm ]

adjective

1. for, covering, or involving the very near future:

   the near-term prospects for lower interest rates.

Word History and Origins

Origin of near-term¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

In the near term, the state will only be on the hook for 10 percent of its costs by 2020.

From The Daily Beast

Those are just the near-term dangers in the intelligence realm.

From The Daily Beast

In the near-term, the task for Detroit city government is usefully simple: bring down the debt.

From The Daily Beast

Saddam was probably not a near term threat to regional security and stability.

From The Daily Beast

In the near term, the deficit turned surplus highlights the improving national economic environment.

From The Daily Beast

Near term the bath-tub is not safe because of danger of uterine infection from unclean water.

From Project Gutenberg

In the near-term, the strength of this demand is expected to press hard against supplies, resulting in continued price strength.

From Project Gutenberg