long-term

American  

[lawng-turm, long-] / ˈlɔŋˌtɜrm, ˈlɒŋ- /

adjective

1. covering a relatively long period of time.

   a long-term lease.

2. maturing over or after a relatively long period of time.

   a long-term loan; a long-term bond.

3. (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.

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long-term British  

adjective

1. lasting, staying, or extending over a long time

   long-term prospects

2. finance maturing after a long period of time

   a long-term bond

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Etymology

Origin of long-term

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Their goal is to better understand how powerful black hole activity can influence the long-term evolution of galaxies like the Milky Way.

From Science Daily

The reading was in line with a consensus of analysts polled by The Wall Street Journal, and falls further below its long-term average of 100.

From The Wall Street Journal

That next level could include expectations of higher likely returns once the bank completes its simplification efforts and achieves lower long-term minimum capital levels, McDonald added.

From The Wall Street Journal

“That said, there is currently no evidence to suggest that seasonal influenza poses any unusual or disproportionate long-term risk.”

From Salon

Redeveloping Venezuela’s broken-down oil infrastructure will cost tens of billions of dollars at least, and companies likely want assurances their investments will be worth it long-term.

From Barron's

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