Meaning & use
deferral
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The act of putting something off until a later time.
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The student requested a deferral of her exam due to illness.
The company announced a deferral of the merger until next year.
A note on using this word
Commonly used in formal or administrative contexts, such as tax deferral, college admission deferral, or payment deferral.
Words with a similar meaning
postponementdelay
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