interim

Universal Words adjective, noun adjective [onlybeforenoun] 1 intended to last for only a short time until sb/sth more permanent is found: an interim government / measure / report * The vice-president took power in the interim period before the election. * He only holds the post on an interim basis. 2 (finance) calculated before the final results of sth are known SYNPROVISIONAL: interim figures / profits / results noun IDIOMS in the interim during the period of time between two events; until a particular event happens: Despite everything that had happened in the interim, they had remained good friends. * Her new job does not start until May and she will continue in the old job in the interim.