Short-term Definition

shôrttûrm
short-term, shorter-term, shortest-term
adjective
shorter-term, shortest-term
Involving or lasting a relatively brief time.
American Heritage
Designating or of a bond, capital gain, etc. that involves a relatively short period of time, usually less than a year, for maturity, repayment, amortization, etc. or for computing tax liability.
Webster's New World
For or extending over a short time.
Webster's New World
Designating memory involving recent facts or events.
Webster's New World
Of or pertaining to the near or immediate future.
This short-term plan deals with the next few days.
Wiktionary
adverb
Over or for a short period of time.
Webster's New World
noun
The near future; a comparatively brief time period starting with the present moment (other time of reference); the time in which immediate needs and goals are relevant.
Wiktionary

Other Word Forms of Short-term

Adjective

Base Form:
short-term
Comparative:
shorter-term
Superlative:
shortest-term

Origin of Short-term

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