deferred

American  

[dih-furd] / dɪˈfɜrd /

adjective

1. postponed or delayed.

2. suspended or withheld for or until a certain time or event.

   a deferred payment; deferred taxes.

3. classified as temporarily exempt from induction into military service.

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deferred British  

/ dɪˈfɜːd /

adjective

1. withheld over a certain period; postponed

   a deferred payment

2. (of shares) ranking behind other types of shares for dividend

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Other Word Forms

• undeferred adjective
• well-deferred adjective

Etymology

Origin of deferred

First recorded in 1645–55; defer ¹ + -ed ²

Example Sentences

The Fed’s deferred asset, representing cumulative losses, currently stands at negative $243.4 billion, but is showing signs of improvement.

From Barron's

But the tax break isn’t going away; it’s being deferred.

From Barron's

Then, he cited an underperforming park, where, despite significant spending to address deferred investment needs, earnings fell significantly.

From Los Angeles Times

Money in the account can be invested and grows tax deferred, and can be tapped tax-free when used for healthcare expenses.

From Barron's

The county's medical examiner previously said Ms Rivas Hernandez's body was "severely decomposed" when it was found in September and deferred making a ruling on how she died pending the death investigation.

From BBC

Related Words

• delayed
• negotiated
• postponed