What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
reschedule
Example
I need to reschedule our meeting for next week. [reschedule: verb]
Example
The concert has been rescheduled due to bad weather. [rescheduled: past participle]
defer
Example
I have decided to defer my enrollment until next year. [defer: verb]
Example
The company has deferred the project until they secure more funding. [deferred: past participle]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Reschedule is more commonly used than defer in everyday language, especially in the context of appointments and meetings. Defer is less common but still used in formal and informal contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between reschedule and defer?
Both reschedule and defer can be used in formal and informal contexts, but defer is generally considered more formal and is often used in academic or professional settings.
