Temporary (Noun)
Meaning
A worker (especially in an office) hired on a temporary basis.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The company brought in a temporary to help with the administrative workload during the summer months.
- She was hired as a temporary to fill in for the receptionist while she was on maternity leave.
- The temps were always the first to be let go when the company was undergoing restructuring.
- After a few short-term assignments, he decided to pursue a full-time position and leave the temp agency behind.
- The temporary was responsible for data entry and other administrative tasks, but was not eligible for benefits.