In the long/short/medium term
adverb
Referring to a result or effects that may happen after a long time.
Investing in real estate would be beneficial in the long term.
Often appears as...
- in the long term
- in the long term effects
adverb
Referring to a result or effects that will happen soon.
Cutting corners may seem beneficial for in the short term, but will affect the product quality in the long run.
Often appears as...
- in the short term
- in the short term benefits
adverb
Referring to a result in a moderate amount of time, neither soon nor far away.
This policy will have significant impacts on the industry in the medium term.
Often appears as...
- in the medium term
- in the medium term plans
adverb
Referring to a result or effects that may happen after a long time.
Investing in real estate would be beneficial in the long term.
Often appears as...
- in the long term
- in the long term effects
adverb
Referring to a result or effects that will happen soon.
Cutting corners may seem beneficial for in the short term, but will affect the product quality in the long run.
Often appears as...
- in the short term
- in the short term benefits
adverb
Referring to a result in a moderate amount of time, neither soon nor far away.
This policy will have significant impacts on the industry in the medium term.
Often appears as...
- in the medium term
- in the medium term plans
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Future Planning
Used when discussing plans or strategies with implications far ahead.
Studying consistently is crucial for success in the long term.
Pro Tip 2/3Patience Required
It emphasizes that benefits or outcomes are not immediate.
Learning a language pays off in the long term.
Pro Tip 3/3Enduring Effect
Highlights lasting impact rather than temporary solutions or effects.
Renewable energy investments are important in the long term.
Pro Tip 1/3Future Planning
Used when discussing plans or strategies with implications far ahead.
Studying consistently is crucial for success in the long term.
Pro Tip 2/3Patience Required
It emphasizes that benefits or outcomes are not immediate.
Learning a language pays off in the long term.
Pro Tip 3/3Enduring Effect
Highlights lasting impact rather than temporary solutions or effects.
Renewable energy investments are important in the long term.
Pro Tip 1/3Future Planning
Used when discussing plans or strategies with implications far ahead.
Studying consistently is crucial for success in the long term.
Pro Tip 2/3Patience Required
It emphasizes that benefits or outcomes are not immediate.
Learning a language pays off in the long term.
Pro Tip 3/3Enduring Effect
Highlights lasting impact rather than temporary solutions or effects.
Renewable energy investments are important in the long term.
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