deferred

[dih-furd]

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.

deferred

/ dɪˈfɜːd /

adjective

1. withheld over a certain period; postponed

   a deferred payment

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

Other Word Forms

• undeferred adjective
• well-deferred adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of deferred¹

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

Example Sentences

Even before this window, outstanding deferred transfer instalments were more than £3bn.

From BBC

In his long political career he has regularly been accused of not being interested in policy detail, and at Tuesday's news conference Farage repeatedly deferred to his colleague Zia Yusaf when questioned about Reform's policy.

From BBC

Instead of racing to put the fire out immediately, as was the practice for decades, they deferred to the doctrines of modern fire science.

From Los Angeles Times

It also granted them deferred action, which places individuals on a lower priority for removal proceedings.

From Los Angeles Times

If lawmakers and then voters approve a bond measure, housing projects would probably compete with the three systems’ substantial deferred maintenance needs.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• delayed 
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