deferral

noun

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

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Trump has asked the Treasury to look for ways to eliminate the deferral, but the agency has not provided any guidance. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026 DePodesta didn't have an answer on Tuesday when asked about the Rockies' plans for Bryant and whether the club would try to spread the money owed to him over the next two seasons as deferrals. — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 6 Oct. 2026 That mandatory inclusion cannot be deferred again, but gain from a separate inclusion event may qualify for a new deferral if timely reinvested. — Fernando Jimenez, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026 This includes elective deferrals, employer matching and nonelective contributions and allocations of forfeitures. — Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for deferral

Word History

Etymology

defer entry 1 + -al entry 2

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

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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 19 Oct. 2026.

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