For CSMA/CD Ethernet, the process by which a station delays its transmission when the channel is busy to avoid contention with ongoing transmission
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard; "his deference to her wishes was very flattering"; "be sure to give my respects to the dean"
A yielding of judgment or preference from respect to the wishes or opinion of another; submission in opinion; regard; respect; complaisance
courteous regard for people's feelings; "in deference to your wishes"; "out of respect for his privacy"
Deference is a polite and respectful attitude towards someone, especially because they have an important position. The old sense of deference and restraint in royal reporting has vanished. polite behaviour that shows that you respect someone and are therefore willing to accept their opinions or judgment deference to
If you defer to someone, you accept their opinion or do what they want you to do, even when you do not agree with it yourself, because you respect them or their authority. Doctors are encouraged to defer to experts. to delay something until a later date = put back defer sth until/to sth (différer, from differre . defer to 1400-1500 déférer, from deferre )
If you defer an event or action, you arrange for it to happen at a later date, rather than immediately or at the previously planned time. Customers often defer payment for as long as possible = postpone, delay
A school can defer an applicant, if the school is undecided about the application, until a later admissions cycle or until more information is available An applicant can also seek to defer attendance