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DEFERRED

(verb, noun, adj.)

Definitions

There are 11 meanings of the word Deferred.

Deferred - as a verb

Hold back to a later time

Example: "Let's postpone the exam"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hold overpostpone12prorogue11put offput overremit7shelve12table7
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
delay9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Yield to another's wish or opinion

Example: "The government bowed to the military pressure"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
accede11bow8give insubmit10

Deferred - as a noun

A deferred bond.

An oath or affirmation; a vow

Example: "If i make a promise, i always stick to it;  he broke his promise"

A transaction between two persons whereby the first person undertakes in the future to render some service or gift to the second person or devotes something valuable now and here to his use

Reason to expect improvement or success; potential

Example: "She shows great promise as an actress."

A placeholder object representing the eventual result of an asynchronous operation

Bestowal or fulfillment of what is promised

Deferred - as an adjective

Delayed; put off till later.

Example: "Requested a deferred payment"

Yielded to someone else's decision or judgment.

Example: "The decision was deferred to the regional manager"

Whose value is not realized until a future date: e.g. annuities, charges, taxes and income, either as an asset or liability.

Example Sentences

"He chose a deferred payment plan for his car."
"The employee received a deferred bonus that would be paid out in three years."
"The student was granted deferred admission to the university."
"The couple decided to take a deferred honeymoon and travel the following year."
"The deferred decision on the project's funding left everyone uncertain."
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Word Game Points

Is DEFERRED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, deferred is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEFERRED has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is DEFERRED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, deferred is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEFERRED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is DEFERRED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, deferred is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEFERRED has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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