interim

🇺🇸 /ˈɪntərɪm/ 🇬🇧 /ˈɪntərɪm/
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Tags TOP10000Oxford5000CEFR-C2
adjective
C1

temporary; for a short time until something permanent is ready

She is the interim manager while they search for a permanent one.

R

estimated before the final amount is known

The court gave an interim payment to the victim while waiting for the full decision.

translation

adj. temporary; for a short time until something permanent is ready; estimated before the final amount is known