Meaning & use
deferred
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Postponed until a later time.
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Payment on the loan can be deferred for six months without penalty.
The company offers a deferred compensation plan for senior employees.
A note on using this word
Common in financial and academic contexts, such as "deferred payment" or "deferred admission."
Words with a similar meaning
postponeddelayed
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