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

College is a shorter-term expense, and one his children could help shoulder.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the filing, Rocket Lab said Beck’s focus is on shareholder value rather than short-term cash or incentives.

From MarketWatch

Specialist investors, Javaheri said, understand that the industry is still developing the infrastructure for its plans, and they know how to balance long-term plays with short-term holdings.

From MarketWatch

Yields on Treasurys are often on par with — or even exceed — CD rates, particularly for short-term options.

From MarketWatch

The CRF, which will go live in April, will also provide emergency assistance for people who were in short-term financial crisis.

From BBC

Related Words

• interim
• limited
• momentary