medium-term
adjective
: lasting for a period of time that is neither long nor short
Our short-term prospects are grim and our medium-term prospects are uncertain, but our long-term prospects are good.
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The medium-term goal is to cut costs by more than 50%—from $7,000 per kilowatt to $3,000—approaching the lowest-cost solar farms and gas plants.
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Jordan Blum, Fortune, 14 May 2026
Asahi Kasei said future investment priorities will center on pharmaceuticals, electronics and other higher-growth businesses under its current medium-term management strategy.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Now, third spot represents best-of-the-rest status below Manchester City and Arsenal — but the medium-term target is to rejoin that title conversation.
—Ian Irving, New York Times, 3 May 2026
After the initial flood of short- and medium-term requests, signs point to a more permanent shift in assets.
—Jacques Ledbetter, Forbes.com, 1 May 2026
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Jordan Blum, Fortune, 14 May 2026
Asahi Kasei said future investment priorities will center on pharmaceuticals, electronics and other higher-growth businesses under its current medium-term management strategy.
—Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Now, third spot represents best-of-the-rest status below Manchester City and Arsenal — but the medium-term target is to rejoin that title conversation.
—Ian Irving, New York Times, 3 May 2026
After the initial flood of short- and medium-term requests, signs point to a more permanent shift in assets.
—Jacques Ledbetter, Forbes.com, 1 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for medium-term
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“Medium-term.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/medium-term. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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