noun🔗ShareAn act or instance of deferring or putting off."Maria applied for a student loan deferment while she looked for a job after graduation. "actiontimebusinessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOfficially sanctioned postponement of compulsory military service."He applied for a deferment from military service so he could finish his college degree. "militarygovernmentpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading