The difference between Temp and Temporary

When used as nouns, temp means a temporary employee, usually in an office, whereas temporary means one serving for a limited time.


Temp is also verb with the meaning: to work as a temporary employee.

Temp is also abbreviation with the meaning: temperature.

Temporary is also adjective with the meaning: not permanent.

check bellow for the other definitions of Temp and Temporary

  1. Temp as a noun:

    A temporary employee, usually in an office.

  2. Temp as a noun (computing, informal, mostly, attributive):

    A temporary storage location.

  1. Temp as a verb:

    To work as a temporary employee.

  1. Temporary as an adjective:

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

  2. Temporary as an adjective:

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

  1. Temporary as a noun:

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

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