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short-term benefits

/ˈʃɔːrtˌtɜːrm ˈbɛnɪfɪts/ · short·term·ben·e·fits
noun
  1. Advantages or positive outcomes that are temporary or limited in duration. The company's short-term benefits from the merger were significant, but the long-term consequences were uncertain.
  2. Rewards or incentives that are offered for a limited period of time, often to motivate employees or customers. The company offered short-term benefits to its employees who met certain performance targets, including bonuses and extra time off.
Did you know? The concept of short-term benefits has been studied extensively in the field of economics, particularly in the context of behavioral economics and decision-making under uncertainty.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Aug 10, 2026