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

Biden did the same with student debt cancellations earlier this year, sending a letter taking credit for canceling the student debt of 153,000 borrowers. —Tim Collins, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 11 Dec. 2024

The company referred to its programs for instant purchase cancellations and self-service refunds. —Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 10 Dec. 2024

And reflects on Somebody Somewhere’s cancellation with co-stars Jeff Hiller and Mary Catherine Garrison. —Jen Chaney, Vulture, 8 Dec. 2024

The Scream alum took to social media to deny a report that stated the co-hosts had given up in their last days of broadcasting following their cancellation. —Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 7 Dec. 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)