adjective
- covering or applying to a relatively short period of time.
- maturing over a relatively short period of time: a short-term loan.
- (of profit, loss, interest, etc.) of or relating to a short term, especially one year or less.
adjective
- of, for, or extending over a limited period
- finance extending over, maturing within, or required within a short period of time, usually twelve monthsshort-term credit; short-term capital