Definition of interim
: an intervening time : interval
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Examples of interim in a Sentence
there was a brief interim in the proceedings while everyone got organized
Origin and Etymology of interim
Latin, adverb, meanwhile, from inter between — more at inter-
First Known Use: circa 1580
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Definition of interim
: done, made, appointed, or occurring for an interim
Examples of interim in a Sentence
putting up some students in local motels is obviously just an interim solution to the college's housing shortage
will serve as interim head of the police department until the investigation is completed
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First Known Use of interim
1604
INTERIM Defined for English Language Learners
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playDefinition of interim for English Language Learners
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: a period of time between events
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Definition of interim for English Language Learners
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: used or accepted for a limited time : not permanent
INTERIM Defined for Kids
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playDefinition of interim for Students
: a period of time between events He studied during the interim between tests.
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Legal Definition of interim
: done, made, appointed, or occurring for an interim an interim disposition
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