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A time between stages, and more often a temporary person, measure, report, or authority used until something permanent is ready.
Examples
In the interim, staff worked from a temporary office.
The company issued an interim statement for the first half of the year.
International observers monitored the interim authority.
The interim solution worked well enough for the short term.
The interim was marked by uncertainty and speculation.
Similar words
gap
meantime
provisional
temporary
periodic
stopgap
emergency
acting
break
transitional
Meanings
Examples
The interim between the two semesters lasted only two weeks.
During the interim, the museum was closed for renovations.
In the interim, staff worked from a temporary office.
The interim was marked by uncertainty and speculation.
Students used the interim to catch up on coursework.
The company faced challenges during the interim before the merger.
Similar words
interval
gap
pause
break
hiatus
interlude
meantime
Examples
The board appointed an interim CEO after the resignation.
We introduced an interim measure while the system was repaired.
The interim schedule will be used until the new timetable is ready.
She took on an interim role during the search for a permanent hire.
The interim solution worked well enough for the short term.
An interim agreement was reached pending final negotiations.
Similar words
temporary
provisional
short-term
transitional
stopgap
acting
caretaker
Examples
The interim report showed a 5 percent increase in revenue.
Investors examined the interim earnings before the annual meeting.
The company issued an interim statement for the first half of the year.
Analysts compared the interim figures with the previous quarter.
The interim financials were released before the full audit.
Regulators reviewed the interim filing after the fiscal year changed.
Similar words
partial-year
quarterly
midyear
pre-annual
unaudited
periodic
Examples
The interim government took charge after the coup.
An interim order was issued to preserve the status quo.
The interim administration oversaw the transition to democracy.
International observers monitored the interim authority.
The interim council managed the country's affairs pending elections.
The judge made an interim decision before the full hearing.
Similar words
provisional
temporary
transitional
caretaker
acting
emergency
Etymology
From Latin interim, meaning "in the meantime" or "meanwhile", built on inter, "between".
FAQ
Interim means the time between two stages, or something temporary used until a permanent arrangement is ready.
Is interim a noun or an adjective?
Interim is both a noun and an adjective, as in the interim and an interim manager.
What does in the interim mean?
In the interim means during the time between one event and the next.
An interim role is a temporary position held until a permanent person is chosen.
What is an interim report?
An interim report covers part of a financial year before the full annual report is issued.
What is an interim order?
An interim order is a temporary court order that applies while a case or issue is still pending.
Is interim the same as temporary?
Interim is a kind of temporary, with extra focus on bridging the gap before something permanent.
Where does interim come from?
Interim comes from Latin interim, meaning "in the meantime" or "meanwhile".
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