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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Relish or chutney: Transform cucumbers into a flavorful relish or chutney that can be stored in the refrigerator for short-term use or canned for long-term storage.
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
Cons: Tech-heavy listings, can include duplicate or short-term contract roles and less variety in non-tech jobs.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
Although some lawmakers, like Democratic Representative Jim Himes of Connecticut, criticized the administration for not consulting Congress, the ceasefire and lack of immediate retaliation gave Trump a short-term diplomatic win.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
Chambers said there needs to be short-term answers on how parking is managed in the area; and making walking to businesses in the area attractive to all residents, including those in all the new rentals being built.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2025
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Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 29 June 2025
Cons: Tech-heavy listings, can include duplicate or short-term contract roles and less variety in non-tech jobs.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
Although some lawmakers, like Democratic Representative Jim Himes of Connecticut, criticized the administration for not consulting Congress, the ceasefire and lack of immediate retaliation gave Trump a short-term diplomatic win.
—Jesus Mesa, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
Chambers said there needs to be short-term answers on how parking is managed in the area; and making walking to businesses in the area attractive to all residents, including those in all the new rentals being built.
—Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 29 June 2025
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“Short-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short-term. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.
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