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long term

1 of 1noun
/ˈlɔŋ ˈtɝm/
Forms:long terms
1

a period of time extending into the future

  • They made decisions with the long term in mind.
  • He is thinking about the long term when it comes to his career.
  • The project will be beneficial in the long term.
  • The company plans to invest more in research over the long term.
  • In the long term, the new policies will help reduce pollution.