long-term

American  

[lawng-turm, long-] / ˈlɔŋˌtɜrm, ˈlɒŋ- /

adjective

1. covering a relatively long period of time.

   a long-term lease.

2. maturing over or after a relatively long period of time.

   a long-term loan; a long-term bond.

3. (of a capital gain or loss) derived from the sale or exchange of an asset held for more than a specified time, as six months or one year.

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long-term British  

adjective

1. lasting, staying, or extending over a long time

   long-term prospects

2. finance maturing after a long period of time

   a long-term bond

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Etymology

Origin of long-term

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

In contrast, if we instead see substantive breakthroughs that could guarantee years of strong demand, Taiwan’s longer-term outlook could remain bright.

From Barron's

Price-sensitive buyers — typically long-term or physical holders — can afford to think in terms of value and accumulation.

From MarketWatch

What are the long-term consequences for the legal system if an executive agency defies court orders?

From The Wall Street Journal

Such a move might generate fears of future inflation and push up long-term interest rates, an important determinant of mortgage costs and businesses’ borrowing expenses, Musalem said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The state expected the cost of construction at about $10 billion, but once financing and other long-term costs are included, the total will be more than $20 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal

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