ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adjective
1. : extending over or involving a relatively long period of time
the long-term reconstruction of countries damaged by war — W.S.Sayre
long-term earnest championing of American art — Aline B. Saarinen
— opposed to short-term
2.
a. : of, relating to, or constituting a financial gain, loss, operation, or obligation based on a term usually of more than 10 years
b. : of or relating to capital assets held for more than six months