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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Negotiators for the seven states that rely on the river have been holding talks to try to agree on a long-term plan for cutting water use.
From Los Angeles Times
Initial estimates suggest the executives will take on the extra responsibilities for between nine and 12 months while the longer-term requirements are reviewed.
From BBC
Translink's Director of Infrastructure and Projects, John Glass, said the works were vital to the long-term sustainability of the network.
From BBC
It could jeopardize foreign direct investments in data centers and artificial intelligence as investors question the idea that Saudi Arabia and others offer a secure place for such long-term investments, Nasr says.
From Barron's
Rather, Feroli expects that a smaller Fed balance sheet could exert moderate upward pressure on longer-term interest rates.
From Barron's
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