long-term
B2UK /ˌlɒŋ ˈtɜːm/US /ˌlɔːŋ ˈtɜːrm/
Meaning
adjective
lasting or having an effect over a long period of time
“Our long-term goal is to lower operating costs by 10 per cent.”
adverb
over a long period of time
“to benefit/affect somebody long-term”
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