Short-term (adjective)

1. Relating to or concerned with a time period that is less than a year.
2. Designed to last for or concerned with a relatively short period of time.

Origin:

Late 19th century: from short + term.

Examples:

1. The company is looking for short-term solutions to the problem.
2. He made a short-term investment in the stock market.
3. The government is implementing short-term measures to reduce unemployment.
4. She only had a short-term contract with the company.
5. The company was facing short-term financial difficulties.