Definitions
- Referring to the act of delaying an event or activity to a later time or date. - Talking about the rescheduling of a planned meeting, appointment, or event. - Describing the act of putting off something that was scheduled to happen immediately.
- Referring to the act of delaying or putting off something to a later time or date. - Talking about the postponement of a payment or debt to a later date. - Describing the act of delaying a decision or action to a later time.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the act of delaying or putting off something.
- 2Both words involve the idea of postponing something to a later time or date.
- 3Both words can be used in formal and informal contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Postponement is more commonly used to refer to the delay of events or activities, while deferral is more commonly used to refer to the delay of payments or decisions.
- 2Focus: Postponement emphasizes the delay of an event or activity, while deferral emphasizes the delay of a payment or decision.
- 3Context: Postponement is often used in the context of events, meetings, or appointments, while deferral is often used in the context of financial or legal matters.
- 4Connotation: Postponement can have a neutral connotation, while deferral can sometimes imply a negative connotation, such as delaying payment of a debt.
Remember this!
Both postponement and deferral refer to the act of delaying or putting off something to a later time or date. However, postponement is more commonly used to refer to the delay of events or activities, while deferral is more commonly used to refer to the delay of payments or decisions. Additionally, postponement emphasizes the delay of an event or activity, while deferral emphasizes the delay of a payment or decision.
