short-term meaning

UK /ˌʃɔːtˈtɜːm/ US /ˌʃɔrtˈtɝm/ 2 syllables

short-term (adjective): relating to or extending over a limited period.

Definition of short-term

  1. relating to or extending over a limited period
    • short-run planning
    • a short-term lease
    • short-term credit

    Synonyms: short-run

    Similar: short

How to pronounce short-term

short-term is pronounced /ˌʃɔːtˈtɜːm/ in British English and /ˌʃɔrtˈtɝm/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

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