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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

deferral

/dɪˈfɛrəl/ noun · British & US
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What does deferral mean?

noun

The act of delaying or putting off something, or a period of time during which something is delayed. A request to delay or postpone something.

Example

"The company requested a deferral of the payment deadline due to financial difficulties."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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