noun
- plural of deferrable; things that can be postponed or delayed without immediate consequence
Usage: often used in business, finance, and project management contexts; typically refers to tasks, payments, or decisions that are not urgent
Examples
- The project manager identified several deferrables that could be pushed to the next quarter.
- Maintenance tasks are often categorized as deferrables when resources are limited.
- We prioritized critical work and moved the deferrables to later in the year.
- In budgeting, deferrables help companies manage cash flow during tight periods.
- The team separated urgent items from deferrables to focus on immediate deadlines.