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interim

Syllabification: (in·ter·im)

Pronunciation: /ˈintərəm/

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Definition of interim

noun

the intervening time:in the interim I’ll just keep my fingers crossed

adjective

in or for the intervening period; provisional or temporary:an interim arrangement
chiefly British relating to less than a full year’s business activity:an interim dividend interim profit

adverb

archaic

meanwhile.

Origin:

mid 16th century (denoting a temporary or provisional arrangement, originally for the adjustment of religious differences between the German Protestants and the Roman Catholic Church): from Latin, 'meanwhile'

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