cancellation

noun

can·​cel·​la·​tion ˌkan(t)-sə-ˈlā-shən 

variants or less commonly cancelation

1

: the act or an instance of canceling

The cancellation of the game was due to bad weather.

2

: something (such as a hotel room or a ticket) made available by the canceling of an arrangement

was lucky to get a cancellation for the trip to Chicago

3

: a mark made to cancel something (such as a postage stamp)

Synonyms

• abandonment
• abortion
• calling
• calling off
• dropping
• recall
• recision
• repeal
• rescission
• revocation

Examples of cancellation in a Sentence

The storm caused delays and flight cancellations.

Notice of cancellation should be given 30 days in advance.

There is a fee for cancellation.

Cancellations increased when rates doubled.

Recent Examples on the Web

These ridiculously false accusations on social media — that have been rebutted even by people who disagree with me politically — have now resulted in cancellations in the real world. —Rich Lowry, National Review, 19 Sep. 2024

That doesn’t encompass all viewing up to the cancellation, given that viewership figures for July and August aren’t included. —Katie Campione, Deadline, 19 Sep. 2024

Popular on Variety The onstage altercation — which took place in Boston on Friday night — led to the cancellation of the remaining month’s worth of dates on the first tour in 14 years by the band’s original lineup. —Jem Aswad, Variety, 18 Sep. 2024

The cancellation follows a scuffle between vocalist Perry Farrell and guitarist Dave Navarro during a Boston show Friday night, following a night of onstage bickering, according to reports. —Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 16 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

see cancel entry 1

First Known Use

1535, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

cancellation

noun

can·​cel·​la·​tion ˌkan(t)-sə-ˈlā-shən 

1

: an act of canceling

2

: a mark made to cancel something

Legal Definition

cancellation

noun

can·​cel·​la·​tion

variants also cancelation

1

: the act or an instance of cancelling

2

: a mark made to cancel something (as a check)