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

Nonetheless, America could ratchet up efforts to win the favour of islanders by short-term financial incentives or the prospect of future economic benefits.

From BBC

Recent moves in the bond market have set up a so-called bull steepening in the Treasury curve, where short-term yields fall more quickly than longer-dated yields.

From Barron's

Already, working adults rapidly learn new skills through short-term programs, in-person or online, that teach modern, in-demand capabilities.

From MarketWatch

David Saker is also part of the coaching team on a short-term deal as a bowling consultant – the third different man to hold the role in little more than a year.

From BBC

Recent moves in the bond market have set up a so-called bull steepening in the Treasury curve, where short-term yields fall more quickly than longer-dated yields.

From Barron's

Related Words

• interim
• limited
• momentary