deferment

noun

de·​fer·​ment di-ˈfər-mənt How to pronounce deferment (audio)
: the act of delaying or postponing
specifically : official postponement of military service

Examples of deferment in a Sentence

She requested a six-month deferment on her loan. She requested deferment of her loan. the policies of military deferment
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Craft a thoughtful letter or email that clearly articulates your reasons for seeking deferment, outlines your plans for the interim period and reaffirms your commitment to attending the following year. Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025 The deferment of duties, taxes and fees normally applicable upon importation can significantly enhance a company’s financial position by providing cost savings, operational flexibility, and improved cash flow. Lori Ann Larocco, CNBC, 21 Apr. 2025 Present value means before any deferments are made like the baseball world has seen with Shohei Ohtani's monstrous deal. Drew Vonscio, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025 The capital gains deferment remains in place until the business owner sells. Gerry Spitzer, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for deferment

Word History

Etymology

defer entry 1 + -ment

First Known Use

1607, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of deferment was in 1607

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“Deferment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deferment. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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deferment

noun
de·​fer·​ment di-ˈfər-mənt How to pronounce deferment (audio)
: the act of delaying

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