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Meaning of temp to perm in English:

temp to perm

Pronunciation /ˌtɛmp tə ˈpəːm/

noun

  • A temporary position which carries the possibility of being changed to a permanent position; (also occasionally) a person filling or aspiring to such a position.

adjective

  • Designating or relating to a post which is initially temporary but could become permanent.

Origin

1970s; earliest use found in The Times. From temp + to + perm.