short-term

American  

[shawrt-turm] / ˈʃɔrtˈtɜrm /

adjective

1. covering or applying to a relatively short period of time.

2. maturing over a relatively short period of time.

   a short-term loan.

3. (of profit, loss, interest, etc.) of or relating to a short term, especially one year or less.

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short-term British  

adjective

1. of, for, or extending over a limited period

2. finance extending over, maturing within, or required within a short period of time, usually twelve months

   short-term credit

   short-term capital

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Etymology

Origin of short-term

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

“After that push, short-term traders have taken gains, leading to a bout of consolidation.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The consensus on Wall Street was that the short-term pain could be worth it if Duolingo does manage to boost its user base.

From Barron's

At record prices, buyers are becoming more price sensitive, so short-term pullbacks or consolidation are to be expected.

From The Wall Street Journal

We know Tudor is a short-term specialist but what does that actually mean about him as a manager?

From BBC

It is proof that even as the climate warms overall there will still be short-term spells of cold winter weather.

From BBC

Related Words

• interim
• limited
• momentary