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interim

/ˈɪntəɹɪm/
noun
  1. 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
  1. Transitional.

    "Iraq's government is interim."

  2. Temporary.

    "You are interim manager until he returns from hospital."

    Similar: caretaker, provisional

Synonymscaretaker, provisional

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