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

A Welsh Labour spokesperson said they were "committed to ensuring the NHS in Wales has the staff it needs now and in the future" through a long-term workforce plan.

From BBC

Nike provided a disappointing sales outlook, and the quick harsh reaction in the stock market might be laying the groundwork for a lucrative long-term investment.

From MarketWatch

“We appreciate Apollo’s continued collaboration to reach this outcome as we realign our capital structure with our long-term strategy,” Zinsner said.

From The Wall Street Journal

More research will be needed to understand the long-term effects of the treatment.

From Science Daily

Reflecting on Tuesday's match, Esposito added: "From a technical standpoint, everything went wrong. The team hasn't worked together enough. Rebuilding will require a long-term strategy, chasing immediate wins with rushed decisions won't succeed."

From BBC

Related Words

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