Definitions
- Referring to a temporary suspension of a meeting, trial, or session. - Talking about the end of a meeting or session with the intention of resuming at a later time. - Describing a break in proceedings to allow for further discussion or preparation.
- Referring to the delay of an event, meeting, or deadline. - Talking about the rescheduling of a planned activity or event. - Describing the act of putting off something until a later time or date.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve delaying or rescheduling an event or activity.
- 2Both can be used in formal or informal contexts.
- 3Both require communication and agreement among parties involved.
- 4Both can cause inconvenience or disruption to schedules or plans.
- 5Both imply that the original plan or schedule is no longer feasible or appropriate.
What is the difference?
- 1Timing: Adjournment refers to a temporary pause in proceedings, while postponement implies a longer delay or rescheduling of an event or activity.
- 2Context: Adjournment is often used in legal or parliamentary settings, while postponement can be used in a wider range of contexts.
- 3Intention: Adjournment is often used to allow for further discussion or preparation, while postponement is used to delay or reschedule an event or activity.
- 4Duration: Adjournment is usually shorter in duration than postponement.
- 5Frequency: Adjournment is often used in recurring meetings or sessions, while postponement is typically a one-time occurrence.
Remember this!
Adjournment and postponement are synonyms that refer to the delay or rescheduling of an event or activity. However, adjournment is often used in legal or parliamentary settings to temporarily pause proceedings, while postponement is more commonly used in a wider range of contexts to indicate a longer delay or rescheduling of an event or activity.
