long-term
Americanadjective
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covering a relatively long period of time.
a long-term lease.
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maturing over or after a relatively long period of time.
a long-term loan; a long-term bond.
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(of a capital gain or loss) derived from the sale or exchange of an asset held for more than a specified time, as six months or one year.
adjective
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lasting, staying, or extending over a long time
long-term prospects
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finance maturing after a long period of time
a long-term bond
Etymology
Origin of long-term
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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The firm attributed the increase to “substantial growth in personnel” to support the company’s long-term growth initiatives, as well as expenses tied to mergers and acquisitions.
From Barron's
He vehemently denied that the United States was entering into another long-term boondoggle in the Middle East.
From Salon
While most of its cargoes are sold through long-term contracts, the company sells some directly into the market at spot prices.
From Barron's
By contrast, he doesn’t think it’s time to sound the all-clear on banks, as long-term charts suggest there could be some more downside before the stocks find support.
From Barron's
These contributions were made with the understanding that they were participating in a long-term social contract.
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