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DEFERRAL

(noun)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Deferral.

Deferral - as a noun

A state of abeyance or suspended business

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
recess8

Act of putting off to a future time

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deferment15postponement18
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
delay9holdup12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The deferral of the project was announced due to budgetary constraints."
"I requested a deferral of my student loan payments until I could find a job."
"The deferral of the payment was granted by the company."
"The deferral of the decision was disappointing to those waiting for an answer."
"She chose to take a deferral of her acceptance to graduate school."
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Word Game Points

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

DEFERRAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

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

Is DEFERRAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, deferral is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEFERRAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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