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Meaning of the word short-term in English

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short-term

US /ˌʃɔːrtˈtɜːrm/

UK /ˌʃɔːrtˈtɜːrm/

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Adjective

1.

lasting for a short period of time

Example:

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We need a short-term solution to this problem.

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His memory loss was only short-term.

Synonym:

brief temporary transient ephemeral

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