deferral

[US]/diˈfə:rəl/
[UK]/dɪ'fɝəl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. postponement; delay; reprieve

Phrases & Collocations

request for deferral

approval of deferral

deferral of payment

Example Sentences

deferral of a decision

Real-world Examples

We can provide a complete listing of medication deferrals upon request.

Source: Daily Life Medical Science Popularization

Other deferrals are also available-such as for those in the armed forces.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

GMAC reckons that deferrals globally have shot up from about 3% to 7%.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Many delayed the start of semesters, offered generous scholarships, waived exam requirements and liberalised policies on deferrals.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

I explained my circumstances, and a deferral was speedily granted.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) July 2020 Collection

He added that enterprises in the coal, power and heating industries saw 27.1 billion yuan in tax cuts, rebates and deferrals.

Source: China Daily Latest Collection

They told me that I was in a deferral period. And that was evidenced by the fact that they were not sending me any loan statements.

Source: PBS Business Interview Series

The country's accumulated tax refunds, tax and fee cuts, and tax and fee deferrals this year topped 3.3 trillion yuan as of Aug. 31, according to the State Taxation Administration.

Source: China Daily Latest Collection

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