short-term
adjective
1
: occurring over or involving a relatively short period of time
2
a
: of, relating to, or constituting a financial operation or obligation based on a brief term and especially one of less than a year
b
: generated by assets held for less than six months
Examples of short-term in a Sentence
this is only a short-term solution to a long-term problem
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Brugada announced a 14-point plan to address the capital’s housing and gentrification issues, including laws that would strengthen the rights of tenants and the obligations of landlords and regulate rental prices and access to short-term rental properties.
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Suzette Hackney, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
At a time when inflation bites, tariffs are adding to expenses, and firms are looking to carry out cost-cutting measures, AI has presented an attractive, short-term solution to the problem.
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In the short-term, eyes will turn to Gardner Minshew, who after a back-breaking interception in last week’s loss will get the chance to lead this team in its final three games.
—Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 21 Dec. 2025
Biff Poggi, Michigan’s interim head coach for the Citrus Bowl, is also a possibility on a short-term basis.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025
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Suzette Hackney, USA Today, 21 Dec. 2025
At a time when inflation bites, tariffs are adding to expenses, and firms are looking to carry out cost-cutting measures, AI has presented an attractive, short-term solution to the problem.
—Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2025
In the short-term, eyes will turn to Gardner Minshew, who after a back-breaking interception in last week’s loss will get the chance to lead this team in its final three games.
—Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 21 Dec. 2025
Biff Poggi, Michigan’s interim head coach for the Citrus Bowl, is also a possibility on a short-term basis.
—Austin Meek, New York Times, 21 Dec. 2025
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“Short-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short-term. Accessed 29 Dec. 2025.
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