the long term
Definition of the long term
: a long period of time after the beginning of something She is investing for the long term. I think it's the better choice over the long term. an investment that should do well in the long term These changes may improve profits now, but they are going to cost us money in the long term.
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: extending for a considerable distance
: having greater length than usual
: having greater height than usual : tall
: for or during a long time
: at or to a long distance : far
: for the duration of a specified period
: a long period of time
: a long syllable
: one taking a long position especially in a security or commodity market
: to feel a strong desire or craving especially for something not likely to be attained
: to be suitable or fitting
: a word or expression that has a precise meaning in some uses or is peculiar to a science, art, profession, or subject
: expression of a specified kind
: a limited or definite extent of time
: to apply a term to : call, name
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