temp.
Abbreviation with 2 meanings
| Stands for | Temperature |
|---|---|
| Meanings | 2 |
| Categories | Writing & Everyday |
temp. has two meanings. It stands for Temperature (everyday) or Temporary (everyday).
Meanings of temp. at a glance
| # | temp. stands for | Context |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Temperature | Writing & Everyday › Everyday |
| 2 | Temporary | Writing & Everyday › Everyday |
1. Temperature
Writing & Everyday · Everyday Abbreviations
Shortens "temperature" in weather reports, recipes, medical charts and appliance displays, as in "high temp of 85" or "oven temp."
Example: Check the patient's temp every four hours and call the doctor if it rises above 101.
Medical charts write T or temp, and fever is generally defined as 100.4°F (38°C) or higher. Weather apps show temps in Fahrenheit in the US and Celsius in most other countries. Car dashboards label the engine coolant gauge TEMP.
2. Temporary
Writing & Everyday · Everyday Abbreviations
Describes something short-term or provisional, such as a temp job, a temporary password or a temp file. As a noun, "temp" means a worker hired through an agency for a limited period.
Example: She worked as a temp at three law firms before landing a permanent paralegal job.
Temporary staffing agencies grew in the US after World War II, led by firms such as Kelly Services (founded 1946) and Manpower (1948). The verb "to temp" means to work in such jobs. Computer temp files store data briefly and are often deleted automatically.