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Definition short-term in American English

short-term adjective

adjective
1

lasting for a short period of time

Example

I'm sure we could offer you some short-term employment.

Example

a short-term solution

Example

one of the hotel's short-term residents

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2

relating to a short period of time

Example

short-term loans

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Definition short-term in American English