deferral

noun

de·​fer·​ral di-ˈfər-əl 

: the act of delaying : postponement

Examples of deferral in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

That mandatory inclusion cannot be deferred again, but gain from a separate inclusion event may qualify for a new deferral if timely reinvested. — Fernando Jimenez, Forbes.com, 28 Sep. 2026

This includes elective deferrals, employer matching and nonelective contributions and allocations of forfeitures. — Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Alternatively, the company can set up a program for pre-tax employee deferrals to fund accounts from their paycheck. — Kate Dore, Cfp®, Ea,jessica Dickler, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

Then there's the contract deferrals, which are a constant source of misinformation. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

defer entry 1 + -al entry 2

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for deferral

• referral
• epidural
• postdoctoral
• predoctoral
• neral
• squirrel