deferred
Americanadjective
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postponed or delayed.
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suspended or withheld for or until a certain time or event.
a deferred payment; deferred taxes.
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classified as temporarily exempt from induction into military service.
adjective
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withheld over a certain period; postponed
a deferred payment
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(of shares) ranking behind other types of shares for dividend
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Example Sentences
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The decision was deferred for six months and he was placed under the supervision of a parole officer.
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
“The longer that choice is deferred, the more the demand shifts from the minister to the man above him.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
"Net bookings", the company's preferred revenue yardstick which excludes some deferred sales, was down slightly less in April-June, falling nine percent to 256 million euros.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
While traveling in Manila, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told reporters he was aware of the news reports, but deferred to the White House to provide more public information.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
Tom deferred that much to the sensibilities of those East Eggers who might be on the train.
From " The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald
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