short-term
Americanadjective
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covering or applying to a relatively short period of time.
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maturing over a relatively short period of time.
a short-term loan.
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(of profit, loss, interest, etc.) of or relating to a short term, especially one year or less.
adjective
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of, for, or extending over a limited period
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finance extending over, maturing within, or required within a short period of time, usually twelve months
short-term credit
short-term capital
Etymology
Origin of short-term
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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Berkshire’s mountain of cash and equivalents swelled to a record $373.1 billion at the end of 2025, after accounting for a payable for purchasing some short-term government debt.
We enjoy the extra room and special charm of short-term rentals.
Berkshire ended 2025 with a record $373.1 billion in cash and Treasury bills after accounting for a payable for purchasing some of the short-term government debt, a 4% increase from three months earlier.
“After that push, short-term traders have taken gains, leading to a bout of consolidation.”
The consensus on Wall Street was that the short-term pain could be worth it if Duolingo does manage to boost its user base.
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