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long-term

[ lawng-turm, long- ]

adjective

  1. covering a relatively long period of time:

    a long-term lease.

  2. maturing over or after a relatively long period of time:

    a long-term loan; a long-term bond.

  3. (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

  1. lasting, staying, or extending over a long time

    long-term prospects

  2. finance maturing after a long period of time

    a long-term bond

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of long-term1

First recorded in 1905–10
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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.

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A BBC spokeswoman said the broadcaster looks forward to engaging with the government and securing the long-term future of the BBC.

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More than half of the UK's butterfly species have populations in long-term decline, a survey has found.

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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.

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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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