short-term

[ shawrt-turm ]

adjective

1. covering or applying to a relatively short period of time.
2. maturing over a relatively short period of time:

   a short-term loan.

3. (of profit, loss, interest, etc.) of or relating to a short term, especially one year or less.

short-term

adjective

1. of, for, or extending over a limited period
2. finance extending over, maturing within, or required within a short period of time, usually twelve months

   short-term credit

   short-term capital

Word History and Origins

Origin of short-term¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

“What I think has constrained this entire outbreak response from the beginning is the fact that dairy cattle farmers do not want anything to impact their short-term economic interests,” Adalja said.

From Salon

In addition to shedding light on how the brain handles short-term memory, the findings could lead to novel approaches for treating eye movement disorders.

From Science Daily

I believe there is an aftertaste so you can take that short-term approach.

From Los Angeles Times

If the company were on the stock market or owned by a private equity fund, it would be under pressure for short-term results.

From BBC

Nor is this just about short-term wins, either.

From Salon

Related Words

• interim
• limited
• momentary