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the long term

noun

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.

Word by Word Definitions

long play

  1. : extending for a considerable distance

  2. : having greater length than usual

  3. : having greater height than usual : tall

  1. : for or during a long time

  2. : at or to a long distance : far

  3. : for the duration of a specified period

  1. : a long period of time

  2. : a long syllable

  3. : one taking a long position especially in a security or commodity market

  1. : to feel a strong desire or craving especially for something not likely to be attained

  1. : to be suitable or fitting

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term play

  1. : a word or expression that has a precise meaning in some uses or is peculiar to a science, art, profession, or subject

  2. : expression of a specified kind

  3. : a limited or definite extent of time

  1. : to apply a term to : call, name

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