A short period between two longer phases; or something that is used or happens for a limited time until something permanent is in place.
From Latin *interim* meaning “in the meantime” or “meanwhile.” It entered English through Middle French and kept its sense of a temporary span between two events.
When you hear “interim,” imagine a pause button between two big moments. An interim solution or interim manager is like a stand‑in actor holding the stage until the main star arrives.
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