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Definition short-termism in British English

short-termism noun

[uncountable] noun
/ˌʃɔː(r)t ˈtɜː(r)ˌmɪz(ə)m/
1

a tendency to act in a way that produces short-term benefits, without considering the future effects

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Definition short-termism in British English