Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deferral
Noun
/dɪˈfɜːr.əl/
Definition
The act of delaying or postponing something to a later time or date.
Examples
- She requested a deferral on her student loan payments.
- The company announced a deferral of the annual meeting.
- The athlete received a deferral for the competition due to injury.
Meaning
A deferral occurs when something is put off or deferred, often used in the context of payments, decisions, or obligations.
Synonyms
- postponement
- delay
- adjournment
- extension
- hold-up