deferment (Meaning)

Wordnet

deferment (n)

act of putting off to a future time

Webster

The act of delaying; postponement.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the project deadline received a **deferment** of three weeks.
The student athlete requested a **deferment** from military service to pursue his Olympic dream.
The judge granted a temporary **deferment** in the trial to allow for further investigation.
Many companies offer **deferment** options for student loan payments during education.
The doctor recommended a **deferment** of surgery until the patient's other health concerns were addressed.
**Deferring** the meeting until next week allowed for more time to gather necessary information.
The company announced a **deferment** on new hires due to current economic conditions.
The peace treaty included a clause outlining a **deferment** of troop movements for five years.
She opted for the **deferment** option on her car loan, allowing her to pay a smaller amount each month.
The construction crew requested a **deferment** due to the unexpected arrival of bad weather.

act of putting off to a future timeThe act of delaying; postponement.

deferral, delay, postponement, holdup, detention,wait, slowdown, reprieve, setback, holdback

haste, haste,rush, rush,dispatch, dispatch, promptness, promptness,promptitude, promptitude

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the project deadline received a **deferment** of three weeks.

The student athlete requested a **deferment** from military service to pursue his Olympic dream.

The judge granted a temporary **deferment** in the trial to allow for further investigation.

Many companies offer **deferment** options for student loan payments during education.