Temp vs. Temporary — What's the Difference?

A temporary worker, as in an office.

Lasting, used, serving, or enjoyed for a limited time.

To work as a temporary worker

One that serves for a limited time

Clipping of temperature

Not permanent; existing only for a period or periods of time.

A temporary employee, usually in an office.

Existing only for a short time or short times; transient, ephemeral.

A temporary storage location.

One serving for a limited time; short-term employee.

Alternative form of temp.

(programming) A short-term variable used to store an intermediate result.

Abbr of temporary

Lasting for a time only; existing or continuing for a limited time; not permanent; as, the patient has obtained temporary relief.

To work as a temporary employee.

Not permanent; not lasting;

A worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis

Lacking continuity or regularity;