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Definition of long-term adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

long-term

adjective
 
/ˌlɒŋ ˈtɜːm/
 
/ˌlɔːŋ ˈtɜːrm/
[usually before noun]
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  1. lasting or having an effect over a long period of time
    • Our long-term goal is to lower operating costs by 10 per cent.
    • discussions about the long-term future of agriculture
    • the long-term effects/consequences/impact of something
    • They questioned his long-term commitment to the project.
    • She has never been in a long-term relationship.
    • The long-term trend is for prices to rise.
    • a long-term strategy/plan
    • long-term investment
    • the long-term unemployed
    • solutions for long-term unemployment
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    • the long-term effects of fertilizers
    • We can help you realize your short-term and long-term objectives.
    • There are serious and potentially long-term consequences.
    • Subsidies are not a viable long-term solution.
    • a business environment that can support long-term sustainable growth
    • There must be a new long-term strategy for tackling the disease.
    • Analysts look at the long-term prospects of a company.
    • Patients with strong social support had more favourable long-term survival rates.
    • This raises questions about the long-term stability of the economy.
    • genetic traits that play a key role in long-term health and survival
    • We have seen the drug cause some relatively long-term changes in nerve function.
    • I take a very long-term view.
    • The effects of the deal will be long-term in nature.
    • The contract is long-term.
    • There's been an increase in the number of long-term unemployed.
    • Employers are reluctant to hire long-term unemployed workers.
    • Since taking over the business we have emphasized cost control and the reduction of long-term debt.
    • health conditions that are likely to require long-term care
    • This is a long-term problem and not one that will be easily solved.
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