1
: withheld for or until a stated time
a deferred payment
2
: charged in cases of delayed handling
telegraphs sent at deferred rates
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The United Nations' World Health Organization, which works with Israeli authorities and oversees logistics for medical evacuations, deferred comment to Israel.
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Jane Arraf, NPR, 20 June 2025
Lawmakers set aside $248 million for special education costs, $115 million for deferred maintenance in public higher education, and $100 million to expand capacity and accommodate additional career technical education school opportunities.
—Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 18 June 2025
It has been neglected, with much deferred maintenance.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2025
In memos sent to employees on Monday (June 9), NASA officials announced the rollout of a new early retirement and deferred resignation program that aims to cut positions from the space agency dramatically.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 11 June 2025
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Jane Arraf, NPR, 20 June 2025
Lawmakers set aside $248 million for special education costs, $115 million for deferred maintenance in public higher education, and $100 million to expand capacity and accommodate additional career technical education school opportunities.
—Chris Van Buskirk, Boston Herald, 18 June 2025
It has been neglected, with much deferred maintenance.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 June 2025
In memos sent to employees on Monday (June 9), NASA officials announced the rollout of a new early retirement and deferred resignation program that aims to cut positions from the space agency dramatically.
—Tariq Malik, Space.com, 11 June 2025
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“Deferred.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deferred. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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