deferredassignment
nounUK /dɪˈfɜːd əˈsaɪnmənt/
US /dɪˈfɝːd əˈsaɪnmənt/
A deferred assignment is a task you put off to do later.
Because of the snow day, the teacher gave us a deferred assignment to finish next week.
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2. In programming, a value or task that is set to be handled at a later time rather than right away.
The code used a deferred assignment so the variable was filled in only when needed.
3. A job or duty officially moved to a later date by an authority.
The committee announced a deferred assignment of the project until the new budget passed.
4. An assignment of property or rights that takes effect at a future time.
The contract included a deferred assignment of the land to the heirs.