Five Tips For Buying a Lampshade. 1  The width of the shade should be at least as wide as the widest part of the lamp and can be up to 2x the width. 2  The shade should be 40% to 60% of the height of your lamp. For example a 30â³ lamp might have a 13â³ shade. If you buy a lamp without a shade, it typically comes with a harp, measure the harp and add an inch or so for the minimum height for your shade.
3. for, during, or connected with an intervening period of time; temporary; provisional: an interim order. Noun. 1. interim - the time between one event, process, or period and another; meanwhile the socialists are running the government. meantime, meanwhile, lag. interval, time interval - a definite length of time marked off by two instants. interregnum - the time between two reigns, governments, etc.
From interim to official: Provost Robert Mokwa. After nearly a year as interim provost, Robert Mokwa was officially named the MSU provost on April 19. Though not much has changed in his everyday responsibilities, he said the differences have more to do with his outlook, thought process and interactions with others.