fixed-term

Predetermined end date

Fixed-term describes something lasting a predetermined period rather than continuing indefinitely.

A fixed-term contract expires on a specific date.

A fixed-term loan must be repaid within a set timeframe.

Fixed-term employment ends automatically without requiring termination: She accepted a fixed-term position covering someone's maternity leave.

duration

definite

Clearly established, not vague

limited · set · bounded · time-limited · expiry · period · defined · non-renewable · renewable · extension

lease

tenancy

Renter's period of residence

property · housing · landlord · tenant · occupancy · residence · unit · leasehold · expiration · renewal

employment

contract

Enforceable written agreement

nonpermanent · internship · apprenticeship · consultancy · locum · adjunct · postdoc · fellowship · secondment · probationary

investment

deposit

Place for safekeeping

  • CDOptical data disc
  • bondBinding tie or connection
  • treasuryStored organizational funds

annuity · certificate · maturity · yield · interest · principal · savings · gilt · debenture · coupon

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duration/permanence

fixed-termpermanent

Fixed without end

open-ended · indefinite · tenured · ongoing · perpetual

flexibility/variability

fixed-termopen-ended

Lacking fixed boundaries

flexible · variable · adjustable · negotiable · open

Family

fix, fixed, term, fixing, determined, determine, terminal, fixture, terminate

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