of or pertaining to the near or immediate future. / of or pertaining to a short duration of time

Alternative spelling of short-term

The near future; a comparatively brief time period starting with the present moment (or other time of reference); the time in which immediate needs and goals are relevant.

The state, quality, or condition of being short-term.

(psychology) The capacity for holding, but not manipulating, a small amount of information in mind in an active, readily available state for a short period of time.