Interim Meaning
/ˈɪntəɹɪm/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjTransitional.
adjTemporary.
Sentence Examples
Tom is serving as interim director.
In the interim, please send all communications to Tom.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ leader took charge until a permanent one was elected.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He was appointed as the ____ manager until a permanent replacement could be found by the board.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Latin interimbor. English interim Borrowed from Latin interim (“meanwhile”).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"In a period of transition from steam to diesel, many of the schemes are inevitably of an interim nature and only on full dieselisation will the final pattern be determined and full benefit derived."
— 1960 June, “Diesel locomotive operation on the Great Eastern Line”, in Trains Illustrated, page 374:
"Drogba's goal early in the second half - his fourth in this Wembley showpiece - proved decisive as the remarkable turnaround in Chelsea's fortunes under interim manager Roberto di Matteo was rewarded with silverware."
— 2012 May 5, Phil McNulty, “Chelsea 2-1 Liverpool”, in BBC Sport:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ leader took charge until a permanent one was elected.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He was appointed as the ____ manager until a permanent replacement could be found by the board.