short-termism

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Definitions of short-termism word

uncountable noun short-termism If you accuse people of short-termism, you mean that they make decisions that produce benefits now or soon, rather than making better decisions that will produce benefits in the future. 0
noun short-termism the tendency to focus attention on short-term gains, often at the expense of long-term success or stability 0

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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