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Definition temporary in British English

temporary adjective

adjective
/ˈtemp(ə)rəri/
1

existing, done, or used for only a limited period of time

Example

These measures are only temporary.

Example

a temporary job

Example

temporary accommodation

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1.1

temporary workers do a job for a limited period of time

Example

a temporary lecturer

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1.2

temporary files and folders hold information that is needed only for a short time, and are often deleted (=removed or destroyed) automatically

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Definition temporary in British English