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long-term
[ lawng-turm, long- ]
adjective
- covering a relatively long period of time:
a long-term lease.
- maturing over or after a relatively long period of time:
a long-term loan; a long-term bond.
- (of a capital gain or loss) derived from the sale or exchange of an asset held for more than a specified time, as six months or one year.
long-term
adjective
- lasting, staying, or extending over a long time
long-term prospects
- finance maturing after a long period of time
a long-term bond
Word History and Origins
Origin of long-term1
Example Sentences
The goal is to invest in the long-term growth of the entire market, minimizing costs and avoiding the pitfalls of market timing and speculation.
A BBC spokeswoman said the broadcaster looks forward to engaging with the government and securing the long-term future of the BBC.
More than half of the UK's butterfly species have populations in long-term decline, a survey has found.
Last year's marks fell to lower levels than before the Covid pandemic and international testing has suggested a long-term decline in Scottish educational attainment.
After a period spent cooling in ponds on the site, the elements were packaged into 350 large flasks for long-term storage.
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