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interim (adjective) (not comparable)
A reference to a tentative situation or assignment that lasts only for a short time: An interim government was appointed until new elections could be held.
Something that is not lasting for very long.
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interim (s) (noun), interims (pl)
A temporary period between other activities or events: Elizabeth noticed that the business meeting wasn't until noon, so in the interim she wanted to make some phone calls.
A period between other events.
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ad interim; ad int., a.i. (Latin adverb) (not comparable)
For the current time, temporarily, in the meantime: In the interim, Mark Jones will be appointed as chair of the board of directors.
Temporary or in the meantime.
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ad int., ad interim
in the meantime
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Temporarily or in the meantime; for an interval. (1)