TEMPORARIES definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

TEMPORARIES definition and meaning

Temporaries has several related meanings:

  1. Not permanent; provisional
  2. Lasting only a short time; transitory
  3. A person, especially a secretary, employed temporarily

These definitions highlight the general idea of something or someone meant to last briefly or serve for a limited duration.

Example:
"She was hired as a temporary secretary to cover the busy season."

The term "temporaries" often refers to workers engaged for short durations rather than permanent positions.


Author's summary:
The word "temporaries" describes people or things that are provisional or intended to last only briefly, commonly used for short-term employment roles.

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