Definitions

short-term

[shawrt-turm] / ˈʃɔrtˈtɜrm /

ADJECTIVE

temporary

Synonyms

STRONGEST

interim limited momentary

WEAK

Band-Aid acting ad hoc ad interim alternate brief changeable ephemeral evanescent fleeting for the time being fugacious fugitive impermanent make-do makeshift mortal overnight passing perishable pro tem pro tempore provisional provisory shifting short short-lived short-range slapdash stopgap substitute summary supply temp transient transitory unfixed unstable volatile

Antonyms

STRONGEST

permanent

Example Sentences

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The Google-backed startup operates a fully autonomous ride-hailing service in five cities and has another 12 picked out for short-term expansion.

From MarketWatch

Executive Chairman Michael Saylor said the reserve would better position the company to navigate short-term market volatility.

From The Wall Street Journal

Analysts suggest the rally may continue, driven by healthy retail demand, reserve allocators, and short-term momentum buyers.

From Barron's

In the transformer, short-term memory and long-term memory are organized in an incompatible manner, with no clear way to transfer from short-term memory to long-term memory, according to Stamirowska.

From The Wall Street Journal

Market sentiment has been relatively positive, but analysts are concerned about short-term demand, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal

short-term

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