short-term

[shawrt-turm]

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.

short-term

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of short-term¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

“The truth is, water is not being valued and the long-term reserves are exploited for short-term profits,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

The city attorney’s office accused the building’s owner and manager of removing 10 long-term rental units for use as illegal short-term rentals.

From Los Angeles Times

Another factor in the Olympic rental market is Southern California’s uneven, sporadic enforcement of short-term rental regulations.

From Los Angeles Times

That runs counter to the popular belief - supported by short-term studies lasting only a few months to a year - that time-restricted eating improves heart and metabolic health.

From BBC

Why would they surrender such a deep and meaningful relationship for some short-term tactical gain, or allow a disagreement over personalities or policy to set things asunder?

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• interim 
• limited 
• momentary