long-term

[lawng-turm, long-]

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.

long-term

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of long-term¹

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

When presenting the proposal, Bulgaria's broad coalition government insisted its "priority" was to "ensure the long-term durability of the public finances" in the European Union's poorest country.

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Yes the economy is forecast to grow more slowly than expected because long-term productivity has been downgraded, but it also starts from a better base thanks to outperformance and upgrades this year.

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"The 2030 Games will also reinforce India's long-term ambition to become a global sporting hub," the sports and youth ministry said in a statement.

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“But I think those investments really should give everyone even more confidence in our ability to continue to deliver sustainable long-term growth.”

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Michael Archbold, a former CEO and CFO of Fortune 500 companies, argues changing the requirement is an important step toward getting companies to think long-term.

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