deferral

noun

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

Examples of deferral in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The delay was caused by a large number of Californians who could delay filing their 2023 taxes until November due to deferrals the IRS granted to those affected by winter storms. Lindsey Holden, Sacramento Bee, 10 May 2024 Newsom and lawmakers have already agreed to about $17 billion in reductions and deferrals to reduce the deficit. Adam Beam, Fortune, 10 May 2024 And as time goes on, all of the deferral — both to a culture and of her own needs — changes her. Susan Burton, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2024 Borrowing to pay operating costs is foolish, and delays and deferrals in this budget bill are serving up false expectations. Lindsey Holden, Sacramento Bee, 11 Apr. 2024 Suarez and Meiner subsequently proposed a deferral of the interim appointment to next month’s meeting, but their colleagues voted against it. Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2024 For larger organizations, consider implementing financial wellness programs like savings matching, debt repayment assistance and raise deferrals into savings accounts. Kyla Fiddick, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2024 Starting in 2026, the Dodgers will have to start setting aside at least $46 million per year to fund Ohtani’s deferral payments, a stipulation under MLB’s collective bargaining agreement. Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2023 As a result of the deferrals, along with quality issues with engines made by supplier Pratt & Whitney, Spirit is furloughing pilots effective Sept. 1. Shares of Spirit (SAVE) rose about 5% in early trade. Reuters, CNN, 8 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 20 May. 2024.

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