What does "short term" mean?

The near future; a comparatively brief time period starting with the present moment (or other time of reference); the time in which immediate needs and goals are relevant.

What is a synonym for "short term"?

Common synonyms include: brief, brief period, immediate, interim, interim arrangement, limited.

Short term

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun

1
The near future; a comparatively brief time period starting with the present moment (or other time of reference); the time in which immediate needs and goals are relevant. countable, uncountable

Adjective

1
Alternative form of short-term. alt-of, alternative, not-comparable

Synonyms

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brief brief period immediate interim interim arrangement limited

Antonyms

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