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interim
/ˈɪntəɹɪm/
noun
A transitional or temporary period between other events.
"His car is in the shop, but they gave him a rental to drive in the interim."
Similar: between-time
Synonymsbetween-time
adjective
Transitional.
"Iraq's government is interim."
Temporary.
"You are interim manager until he returns from hospital."
Similar: caretaker, provisional
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