English to English Dictionary

Short-Notice

A brief period of time before an event or action is expected to occur.

Short-Term Asset

An asset that is expected to be converted into cash or used up within one year.

Short-Term Debt

A financial obligation that is due to be paid within one year.

Short-Term Investment

An investment that is intended to be held for a short period of time, typically less than one year.

Short-term

Occurring over or involving a relatively short period of time.

Short-term loan

A sum of money borrowed by an individual or a company that is expected to be paid back within a relatively short period, usually less than twelve months.

Shortage

A situation in which there is not enough of something that is needed.

Shortcoming

A fault or failure to reach a certain standard, typically in a person's character, a plan, or a system.

Shortcomings

A failure to meet a certain standard or expectation.

Shortcut

A quicker or more direct way of doing something.

Shorten

To make something shorter in length or duration.

Shortening

A fat, such as butter or lard, used in baking to create a crumbly texture.