Deferral Meaning

/dɪˈfɝəl/
C1

Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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nounAn act of deferring, a deferment.

nounA prepayment.

The deferral of the decision was announced.
The deferral of the tax payment was granted.
The committee agreed on a temporary deferral of the decision.
Antonyms:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The committee approved a one-year ____ of the new policy implementation.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of the decision was announced.

From defer + -al, with ‘r’ doubled to clarify pronunciation.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The committee approved a one-year ____ of the new policy implementation.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ of the decision was announced.

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