die Verschiebung
Translation
postponement, shift, displacement, deferral
Examples
Die Verschiebung des Termins war notwendig.
The postponement of the appointment was necessary.
Es gab eine Verschiebung der Machtverhältnisse.
There was a shift in the balance of power.
Grammar Patterns
the postponement/shift of ((sth.)) The postponement of the game was announced.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Aufschub (postponement), die Verlagerung (relocation); Antonym: die Beibehaltung (retention)
Etymology
From the verb 'verschieben' (to move, postpone). Composed of 'ver-' (prefix indicating change) + 'schieben' (to push, shove) + '-ung' (noun suffix).
Memory Tips
Think of 'pushing' (schieben) a meeting to a different (ver-) date on a calendar.