# temporaries

Pronunciation: US say "TEM-puh-rair-eez" /ˈtɛmp(əˌɹ)ɛɹiz/; UK say "TEM-puh-ruh-reez" /ˈtɛmpəɹəɹiz/

## Noun

1. Plural of temporary. — plural of temporary
   - Simple: Plural of temporary. Use this when talking about more than one short-term worker.
   - _The warehouse brought in dozens of temporaries to handle the seasonal surge in orders._
   - _Several temporaries were offered permanent contracts after proving themselves._

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