Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
deferral
noun
/dɪˈfɜːr.əl/
Definition
The action of delaying or postponing something.
Examples
- The deferral of the project deadline allowed the team more time to complete their work.
- He requested a deferral on his student loan payments due to financial difficulties.
- The company announced a deferral in the launch of the new product.
Meaning
Deferral refers to the act of putting off a decision, event, or obligation to a later time.
Synonyms
- postponement
- delay
- adjournment
- deferment
- rescheduling
