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Vocabulary Entry
temp
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A person who temporarily fills a job position.
Example Sentences
"The company hired a temp to handle the extra workload during the summer."
"As a temp, she enjoyed the flexibility of short-term assignments."
"Many temps find the experience helpful for building their resumes."
V
verb
To work temporarily in a job or for a specific purpose.
Example Sentences
"I decided to temp while looking for a full-time position."
"He began to temp at a local school during the weekends."
"They often temp in various industries to gain experience."
A
adjective
Relating to or designed for temporary use.
Example Sentences
"They set up a temp office in a nearby building."
"The temp solution worked well until they found a permanent fix."
"She wore a temp badge that displayed her visitor status."