DEFERRAL Synonyms: 22 Similar and Opposite Words

deferral

noun

Definition of deferral

as in postponement

the act of delaying or deferring something a tax deferral

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Recent Examples of deferral The deal, which contains no options or deferrals, is the largest ever given to a pitcher with less than four years of MLB service time, according to the source, who was granted anonymity to discuss the negotiations. — Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 16 July 2026 The handbook's deferral to applicable state law is only as effective as the HR professional. — Jennifer Morehead, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026 The deferral followed an hour-long analysis of options — and challenges, outlined by Jon Weiss, deputy county administrator. — Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 June 2026 The current 60-day deferral is not a resolution. — Farah N. Jan, The Conversation, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for deferral

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postponement

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In a statement, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the postponement of tariffs would last until the end of the day Friday.

— Steve Kopack, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2026
The Braves lost to the Twins, 4-2, in the series opener, a game delayed 51 minutes because of inclement weather and then began with an opening frame that probably had Braves faithful wishing there’d been a lengthier postponement.

— Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026

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