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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

deferring

/dɪˈfɛrɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does deferring mean?

verb

To put off or postpone something, especially because it is not considered important or urgent at the moment. To give priority to something else.

Example

"The project manager decided to defer the meeting until the next day."

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