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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

deferment

/dɪˈfɜːrmənt/ noun · British & US
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What does deferment mean?

noun

The act of delaying or putting off something, especially a payment or a decision. A period of time during which a payment or other obligation is postponed.

Example

"The bank granted a deferment on the loan, allowing the couple to delay their payments until after graduation."

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