medium-term

adjective

: lasting for a period of time that is neither long nor short

Our short-term prospects are grim and our medium-term prospects are uncertain, but our long-term prospects are good.

Examples of medium-term in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But as yields rise, the risk-reward calculation for medium-term bonds — those in the 5-to-10-year range — is becoming more favorable for investors. — Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

Instead, in each instance, Drury has prioritized maximizing the team’s short- or medium-term potential around star goalie Igor Shesterkin and defenseman Adam Fox. — Peter Baugh, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Lee said during the news conference introducing Luiz that the team’s medium-term projection excited him greatly. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026

At some point in the medium-term future, the world’s richest sports league will need a new leader. — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 5 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for medium-term

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