interim
[adjective]
Synonyms: temporary, acting, caretaker, improvised, makeshift, provisional, stopgap

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I. in‧ter‧im¹ /ˈɪntərɪm/ adjective [only before noun]

1. intended to be used or accepted for a short time only, until something or someone final can be made or found:
an interim report
He received an interim payment of £10,000.
An interim government was established.

2. interim period the period of time between two events:
During the interim period, air quality has deteriorated.

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II. interim² noun
[Date: 1500-1600; Language: Latin; Origin: 'in the period between two events', from inter 'between']
in the interim in the period of time between two events Synonym : meanwhile:
The child will be adopted, but a relative is looking after him in the interim.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

interim
noun
INTERIM + NOUN period The value of the property almost doubled during the interim period.
measure | agreement, arrangement | payment | award, damages The injured passenger received an interim award of £50,000 damages.
profits | figures, results | report | government
PREP. in the ~ Her job was done by her deputy in the interim before she returned to work.
PHRASES on an interim basis The company uses the agency when a vacancy needs to be filled on an interim basis.

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