short
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intended to last for a brief or limited period of time
- The company offered a short-term contract to cover the employee's maternity leave.
- He took on a short-term project that was expected to finish within a month.
- Short-term goals are essential for keeping a project on track.
- They secured a short-term lease while searching for a permanent residence.
- The short-term solution worked for now, but a long-term fix would be needed soon.