temp
/tɛmp/
noun
- A temporary employee, especially in an office.
- She worked as a temp for several months before finding a permanent job.
- Our office needs a temp to help with the extra work during the busy season.
- The company hired a temp to cover for the receptionist who was on vacation.
- A short form of temperature, used informally in weather reports or cooking.
- The temp outside is expected to reach 95 degrees today.
- I checked the water temp before jumping into the pool.
- Set the oven temp to 350 degrees for baking the cake.
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verb
- To work as a temporary employee.
- He temps at different companies to gain experience in various industries.
- After college, she decided to temp while looking for a full-time position.
- Many people temp during the summer to earn extra money.