long-term
intermediateB1/lɒŋ tɜːrm/ · long-term
relating to a period of time that is long in duration.
Meanings
relating to a period of time that is long in duration.
ایک ایسی مدت سے متعلق جو طویل ہو۔
طویل المدتی
taweel-al-madati
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- long-term goals
- long-term investment
- long-term effects
Example Sentences
Investing in education is a long-term strategy for personal growth.
تعلیم میں سرمایہ کاری شخصی ترقی کی طویل المدتی حکمت عملی ہے۔
Taleem mein sarmayakari shakhsiyat taraqqi ki taweel-al-madati hikmat-e-amli hai.
The company is focused on long-term sustainability rather than short-term profits.
کمپنی مختصر المدتی منافع کے بجائے طویل المدتی پائیداری پر توجہ مرکوز کر رہی ہے۔
Company mukhtasar-al-madati munafa ke bajaye taweel-al-madati paidaari par tawajjoh markaz kar rahi hai.
It's important to have long-term plans in place to adapt to future changes.
مستقبل کی تبدیلیوں کے مطابق رکھنے کے لیے طویل المدتی منصوبے بنانا ضروری ہے۔
Mustaqbil ki tabdilon ke mutabiq rakhne ke liye taweel-al-madati mansube banana zaroori hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a tree that takes years to grow – it’s a long-term investment in nature.
Imagine a young tree growing over the years, becoming strong and stable.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
دوست کے دل کی ہر بات سنو، لیکن بس ایک طویل المدتی خواب دیکھو،
Dost ke dil ki har baat suno, lekin bas aik taweel-al-madati khwab dekho,
Listen to every word of your friend, but only dream a long-term dream,
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
بنے گا تو طویل مدت میں بنے گا۔
Bane ga to taweel muddat mein bane ga.
It will be made, but it will take a long time.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "long + term" — of great duration + a fixed or limited period
First known use: early 20th century
The term 'long-term' has been used since the early 20th century to refer to events or conditions that last for an extended period.