“Waiver” or “Waver”—Which to use?

“Waiver” or “Waver”

Overview

waiver / waver are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

waiver: NA

waver: (noun) someone who communicates by waving. (noun) the act of moving back and forth. (verb) sway to and fro.

Pronunciation

waiver: w·EY·v·er

waver: w·EY·v·er

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Examples in Context

Examples of “waiver”

…so he sought a similar waiver of the D.C. rule, sending…
…list and requires that a waiver be obtained in order to…
…and Community-Based (HCB) Medicaid Services Waiver funded programs nationwide.
…not even consider granting a waiver for a city-grade overlap.
…be gleaned from the Athlete Waiver form for the event.
…with sports times, he/she can waiver, or not do sports, but…
…the Maryland bar through a waiver of their requirements, based on…
…not required under the Visa Waiver Program, for 90 days on…
…will also apply for the waiver after watching the process unfold…
The denial of a waiver for admission to the bar,…

Examples of “waver”

…a "techno remix" by New Waver were broadcast on Australian radio…
…and to make the truck waver and the poor wog on…
For a short time he wavered, as Photius promised not to…
…the quality of the harvests waver, many are forced to sell…

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