short-term

adjective

\ ˈshȯrt-ˌtərm

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Definition of short-term

1 : occurring over or involving a relatively short period of time

2a : 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

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The first known use of short-term was in 1901

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short-term

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English Language Learners Definition of short-term

: lasting for, relating to, or involving a short period of time

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short term

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Legal Definition of short term

: short rate

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