short-term

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/ʃɔrt tɜrm/ · short-term

Relating to a short period of time or lasting a brief duration.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Relating to a short period of time or lasting a brief duration.

کسی مختصر وقت یا قلیل مدت سے متعلق۔

مختصرمدت

Mukhtasir Muddat

Synonyms

temporarybriefinstantaneousعارضیمختصرفوری

Antonyms

long-termpermanentenduringطویل المدتمستقلپائیدار

Common Collocations

  • short-term goals
  • short-term solutions
  • short-term effects

Example Sentences

She decided to invest in short-term stocks for quick returns.

اس نے جلدی منافع کے لئے مختصرمدتی اسٹاک میں سرمایہ کاری کا فیصلہ کیا۔

Us ne jaldi munafa ke liye mukhtasir mudati stock mein sarmaiyakari ka faisla kiya.

The company is focusing on short-term profits to meet immediate needs.

کمپنی فوری ضروریات کو پورا کرنے کے لئے مختصرمدتی منافع پر توجہ دے رہی ہے۔

Company fori zarooriyat ko poora karne ke liye mukhtasir mudati munafa par tawajjoh de rahi hai.

Planning only for the short-term can lead to long-term problems.

صرف مختصرمدت کے لئے منصوبہ بندی کرنے سے طویل المدت مسائل پیدا ہو سکتے ہیں۔

Sirf mukhtasir muddat ke liye mansuba bandi karne se taweel-ul-muddat masail paida ho sakte hain.

Easily Confused With

short-lived:Short-lived refers specifically to something that does not last long, while short-term refers to a limited time period.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a clock that ticks only for a short time.

Imagine a sand timer running out quickly.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "short + term" — referring to a brief or limited duration

First known use: 20th century

The term emerged in the English language to describe a duration or time frame that is not long-lasting. It is often used in contexts such as finance, planning, and medical fields to denote temporary measures or strategies.