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temp

5 definitions • 8 examples
1
a person employed to work for a short period, especially in an office while another person is absent or when there is extra work:

Examples:

I worked as a temp for a while before I got my first permanent job.
Many companies are relying more on temps and part-timers.
2
to work as a temp:

Examples:

I decided to temp for a while so that I could try different kinds of jobs.
The company she was temping for offered her a permanent job.
3
a person employed to work temporarily for a business
4
someone who is employed to work for a company or organization for a short time, for example, when a permanent employee is away, or when there is a lot of work:

Examples:

During busy times, the firm can hire more than 3,000 temps.
She started work as a temp in the London branch of an investment bank in 2009.
5
to work temporarily for a company or organization:

Examples:

I've just started temping as a secretary for a local company.
How long were you temping before you got a permanent job?

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