interim >> ˈɪnt(ə)rɪm
Definition: [noun] the intervening time.
Example: in the interim I'll just keep my fingers crossed
Definition: [noun] an interim dividend, profit, etc.
Definition: [adjective] in or for the intervening period; provisional.
Example: an interim arrangement
Definition: [adjective] relating to less than a full year's business activity.
Example: an interim dividend
Definition: [adverb] meanwhile.