long term noun
Meaning:
the long term
: a long period of time after the beginning of something
▪ She is investing for the long term. [=the long run] ▪ I think it's the better choice over the long term. — usually used in the phrase in the long term ▪ an investment that should do well in the long term [=when a greater amount of time has passed] ▪ These changes may improve profits now, but they are going to cost us money in the long term. [=in the long run] — compare short term
▪ She is investing for the long term. [=the long run] ▪ I think it's the better choice over the long term. — usually used in the phrase in the long term ▪ an investment that should do well in the long term [=when a greater amount of time has passed] ▪ These changes may improve profits now, but they are going to cost us money in the long term. [=in the long run] — compare short term
