long-term
Americanadjective
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covering a relatively long period of time.
a long-term lease.
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maturing over or after a relatively long period of time.
a long-term loan; a long-term bond.
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(of a capital gain or loss) derived from the sale or exchange of an asset held for more than a specified time, as six months or one year.
adjective
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lasting, staying, or extending over a long time
long-term prospects
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finance maturing after a long period of time
a long-term bond
Etymology
Origin of long-term
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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Although the results are encouraging, researchers stress that larger studies are necessary to determine the long-term safety and effectiveness of time-restricted feeding for a broader population of people living with IBD.
From Science Daily
“While the setup from here is clearly murky in the short term, we believe the pain that will be inflicted will in turn set the company up for longer-term success.”
From MarketWatch
Volatility would likely return to the software group, given the long-term concerns.
From Barron's
The growing appeal of energy stocks might also have to do with optimism about traditional energy’s long-term future.
From Barron's
At the same time, researchers found gaps in the evidence, especially regarding long-term health outcomes, side effects, and possible conflicts of interest tied to industry funding.
From Science Daily
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