The near future; a comparatively brief time period starting with the present moment (or other time of reference); the time in which immediate needs and goals are relevant
Bonds or notes sold on an interim basis with tax-exempt securities for a period of from one to five years
When you're talking about investing, the term refers to the length of time you hold an investment Short term is generally less than one year
A time span sufficiently short that we do not plan divisions within it Compare long term
1 A short period of time 2 A period of time short enough to give reasonable assurance of stability
Normally used to distinguish between short-term and long-term, when referring to assets or liabilities Definitions vary because different companies and accountants handl
A defined timescale over which certain actions are to be carried out For the purposes of this plan it is defined as "to be completed within 3 years from the start of the plan's implementation" (See LONG TERM, MEDIUM TERM, ONGOING)