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interim definition

in·terim (in′tər im)

noun

the period of time between; meantime

Etymology: L, meanwhile < inter: see inter-

adjective

for or during an interim; temporary; provisional an interim council

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interim Synonyms

interim

n.

interval, the meantime, interlude; see pause 1.


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interim Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • senior: They will charge you a straight £ 3,000 to access and match your interim assignment against its library of senior interims.

Modifies a noun

  • dividend: Interim dividend up 2 % to 2.6 pence per share.

Modifying Another Word

  • only: Working groups without full approval ( i.e. with only interim approval ) MUST NOT submit documents to the PAB.

Noun used with modifier

  • project: SpeechPhone SoIP & VoIP Review. project interim managers Dialing is about to become a thing of the past.
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