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procrastination

/prəʊkræsˈteɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does procrastination mean?

noun

The act of delaying or putting off tasks or decisions, often to avoid work or responsibility.

Example

"Her procrastination was starting to affect her grades, so she made a plan to stay on top of her assignments."

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