temp

/tɛmp/

Definitions

1. noun

temperature

“The weather forecast reported a temp of 32 degrees Fahrenheit.”

2. noun

a temporary or makeshift arrangement

“The festival organizers had to set up a temp stage for the performer.”

3. verb

to change the temperature of a substance

“The engineer had to temp the oil to the correct viscosity.”

4. verb

to temporarily place or put something in a certain position

“The artist had to temp the sculpture to test its stability.”

5. abbreviation

temporary

“The project was labeled as temp until the funding was secured.”

Synonyms

  • temperature
  • thermometer

Antonyms

  • permanence
  • permanent