deferral (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /dɪˈfɜːrəl/

Definition

The action or process of postponing something until a future time.

Examples

• The student requested a deferral of his student loan payments.

• A deferral of the decision was made to allow for more discussion.

• The tax deferral allows individuals to save for retirement without immediate tax penalties.

How to Use deferral

deferral of (prepositional phrase)

Postponement of a specific event, payment, or action. — "The deferral of the meeting caused some confusion."

deferral on (prepositional phrase)

Postponement related to a specific item, often financial. — "He received a deferral on his student loan payments."

Synonyms of deferral

Words with a similar meaning to deferral:

• postponement
• delay
• adjournment
• respite

Antonyms of deferral

Words with the opposite meaning to deferral:

• expedition
• immediacy

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