deferral

noun

de·​fer·​ral di-ˈfər-əl How to pronounce deferral (audio)
: the act of delaying : postponement

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After a modest discount to account for deferrals, that’s about $22 million next year. Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 28 Dec. 2024 This one tops Shohei Ohtani’s deal with the Dodgers by over $250 million after adjusting for deferrals. Tim Britton, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024 On Friday, the school decided to open an extra deferral date in January, aligned with the deferral timelines of previous years, Lovely said. Michelle Watson, CNN, 24 Nov. 2024 The filing also details the impact of Hurricane Helene, which caused significant property damage in certain market areas, and the company's response with payment deferrals for affected customers. Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for deferral 

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of deferral was in 1865

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“Deferral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deferral. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.

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