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short terms

short terms is the plural of short term.

Meaning of short term

Noun

short term (countable and uncountable, plural short terms)

  1. The near future; a comparatively brief time period starting with the present moment (or other time of reference); the time in which immediate needs and goals are relevant.
    Synonyms:
    near term, short run
    Antonyms:
    long term

Questions about short terms

What is short terms the plural of?
Short terms is the plural of short term.

Words near short terms in the dictionary

  1. short tandem repeat
  2. short tandem repeats
  3. short temper
  4. short tempers
  5. short term
  6. short terms
  7. short time
  8. short title
  9. short titles
  10. short ton
  11. short tons

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