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temporary


2temporary

noun
plural temporar·ies

Definition of TEMPORARY

: one serving for a limited time <adding several temporaries as typists during the summer>

First Known Use of TEMPORARY

1848

Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite

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