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Noun deferment has 1 sense
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Definitions from the WebDefermentDefinition:A deferment refers to the act of postponing or delaying an event, action, or obligation to a future date. Sense 1 (Noun):In the context of finance or loans, deferment is a formal arrangement that allows borrowers to temporarily postpone the repayment of their debts. Example sentence: The student applied for a deferment of his student loans while he pursued his graduate studies. Sense 2 (Noun):Deferment can also refer to the act of delaying the start of military service for individuals who are eligible but choose to postpone it. Example sentence: The young man decided to request a deferment from the military in order to complete his college education. Sense 3 (Noun):In a general sense, deferment can indicate the act of delaying or postponing an upcoming event or appointment. Example sentence: The conference organizers announced the deferment of the event due to unforeseen circumstances. Sense 4 (Verb):As a verb, deferment means to postpone or delay something until a later time or date. Example sentence: The professor decided to defer the due date for the research paper by two weeks. | |||||
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