temp

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Noun temp has 1 sense

temp, temporary worker - a worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis
--₁ is a kind of worker

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temp (noun): A person employed on a temporary basis to fill in for the absence of another.; Sample sentence: Due to the regular employee's illness, they hired a temp to cover their shift.
temp (verb): To work as a temporary employee.; Sample sentence: She decided to temp at various companies while looking for a permanent job.
temp (noun): Short for "temperature"; a measure of how hot or cold something is.; Sample sentence: The weather forecast predicts a temperature of 28 degrees Celsius.
temp (noun): Temporary files or data stored on a computer.; Sample sentence: It is crucial to regularly clear the temp files from your computer to free up storage space.
temp (adjective): Referring to something that is temporary or short-lived.; Sample sentence: They set up a temp office space until the renovations were completed.