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
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Examples of short-term in a Sentence
this is only a short-term solution to a long-term problem
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Nance’s approach to leadership is not just about achieving short-term goals or responding to immediate crises.
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William Mullane, USA TODAY, 18 Sep. 2024
Waiting for the optimal time to invest: While keeping 3 to 6 months’ worth of cash on the sidelines is important in case of an emergency, keeping several years’ worth of money sitting in cash, money market funds, or short-term bonds is imprudent for most investors.
—Jonathan I. Shenkman, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
One of the keys that was in favor of Harris in Lichtman's prediction was the strength of the short-term economy.
—Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 17 Sep. 2024
Remaining Time However, for those who don’t want to buy or rent the property, the home is currently available for short-term stays as well and bookable through Fieldtrip.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2024
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William Mullane, USA TODAY, 18 Sep. 2024
Waiting for the optimal time to invest: While keeping 3 to 6 months’ worth of cash on the sidelines is important in case of an emergency, keeping several years’ worth of money sitting in cash, money market funds, or short-term bonds is imprudent for most investors.
—Jonathan I. Shenkman, Forbes, 17 Sep. 2024
One of the keys that was in favor of Harris in Lichtman's prediction was the strength of the short-term economy.
—Zach Bradshaw, The Arizona Republic, 17 Sep. 2024
Remaining Time However, for those who don’t want to buy or rent the property, the home is currently available for short-term stays as well and bookable through Fieldtrip.
—Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Short-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short-term. Accessed 28 Sep. 2024.
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