interim

1 of 2

noun

in·​ter·​im ˈin-tə-rəm How to pronounce interim (audio)
: an intervening time : interval

interim

2 of 2

adjective

: done, made, appointed, or occurring for an interim

Examples of interim in a Sentence

Noun there was a brief interim in the proceedings while everyone got organized Adjective putting up some students in local motels is obviously just an interim solution to the college's housing shortage will serve as interim head of the police department until the investigation is completed
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Noun
Intel adds to two new directors Intel has named former ASML CEO Eric Meurice and Microchip Technology interim CEO Steve Sanghi to its board of directors, CNBC reported. Julia Shapero, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024 Following various side projects for its members during the interim, Soundgarden reconvened in 2010, and remained active until the passing of frontman Chris Cornell in 2017. Tyler Jenke, Billboard, 3 Sep. 2019
Adjective
Prime Minister Han Duck-soo is serving as interim leader in Yoon’s stead. Jason Ma, Fortune Asia, 16 Dec. 2024 But countries are grappling with how to interact with Syria's interim leadership. Hadeel Al-Shalchi, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for interim 

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Latin, adverb, meanwhile, from inter between — more at inter-

First Known Use

Noun

circa 1580, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1604, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of interim was circa 1580

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Cite this Entry

“Interim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interim. Accessed 25 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

interim

noun
in·​ter·​im
ˈin-tə-rəm
: a time intervening : interval
interim adjective

Legal Definition

interim

1 of 2 noun
in·​ter·​im ˈin-tə-rəm How to pronounce interim (audio)
: an intervening time see also ad interim

interim

2 of 2 adjective
: done, made, appointed, or occurring for an interim
an interim disposition

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