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Meaning of the word short-term in English

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short-term

US /ˌʃɔːrtˈtɜːrm/
UK /ˌʃɔːtˈtɜːm/
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Adjective

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
Antonym:
long-term
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terms term in terms of short shorts in short long-term