postponement

noun

Definition of postponementnext
as in delay

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  1. delay
  2. deferral
  3. deferment
Noun
  • PCMag spoke to one reservation holder who cancelled their preorder after learning of the launch delay, unwilling to further delay their car purchase.
    Emily Dreibelbis Forlini, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
  • By the end of the night, state officials think 98% of ballots will be tallied, though some votes from counties impacted by Hurricane Helene may face delays.
    Joe Walsh, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of delay
Noun
  • Companies in this category that have been picked for regular tax audits will be eligible for deferrals of up to two years.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Asking anyone to do more needs to be accompanied by the deferral or elimination of other responsibilities.
    George Bradt, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Definition of deferral
Noun
  • One thing to note: Interest still accrues during deferment or forbearance.
    Adriana Morga, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2024
  • Other changes included allowing loan approval without a personal guarantee and a two-year repayment deferment.
    Doug Criscitello, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Definition of deferment
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