Long-term - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈlɔːŋˈtɜːm|  American pronunciation of the word long-term
Brit.  |ˌlɒŋˈtɜːm|  British pronunciation of the word long-term

adjective

- relating to or extending over a relatively long time (syn: long-run)
the long-term reconstruction of countries damaged by the war
a long-term investment

Extra examples

His investment strategy is based on the principle that the stock market offers the best returns for long-term investors.

...the guest lecturer discoursed at some length on the long-term results of the war...

Calculating the drug's long-term effects is pure guesswork.

...a temporary suspension of the gas tax was just a crowd-pleasing juggle that was not a long-term solution to the energy problem...

If you're looking for long-term growth, the government's own saving certificates are a pretty good bet.

Long-term savers qualify for a cash bonus.

Are you ready to make a long-term commitment?

Young prisoners are being corrupted by the older, long-term offenders.

Long-term unemployment can be devastating.

This solution is politically expedient but may well cause long-term problems.

The council and the government are of one mind on the long-term objective.

It is difficult to predict what the long-term effects of the accident will be.

Does she have any long-term health problems?

Doctors said Blake's long-term prognosis is good.

How does all this tie in with their long-term aims?

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