temporary
/ˈtempərəri/ adjectiveDefinition
› not lasting or needed for a long time: Renting space in another office building is only a temporary measure.
› a temporary job or contract lasts only for a short period of time: According to the report, over 6% of the labour force are working on a temporary basis. temporary jobs/contracts/work
› a temporary worker is employed only for a short period of time: The temporary team will be looking to resolve conflicts among relevant executives. temporary workers/staff → Compare permanent
(Definition of temporary adjective from the Cambridge Business English Dictionary
© Cambridge University Press)
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