near-term

[neer-turm]

adjective

1. for, covering, or involving the very near future.

   the near-term prospects for lower interest rates.

Word History and Origins

Origin of near-term¹

First recorded in 1955–60

Example Sentences

“The near-term outlook for most of Asia’s export-driven manufacturing sectors remains favorable,” said Shivaan Tandon at Capital Economics.

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The pair’s near-term downside target is the low marked last week of 155.65.

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Dwelling on the lowered, near-term growth risks missing the larger story.

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Airbus has identified “a significant number” of aircraft in that family of planes that could be impacted, potentially delaying or canceling flights in the near-term.

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Sanjay Raja, Deutsche Bank’s chief U.K. economist, said the reduction in inflation attributed to the budget could make this the largest near-term reduction in inflation due to government policy ever forecast by the OBR, which was founded in 2010.

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