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

This decrease is largely attributed to the cancellation of the GM series production award. —Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024

The Enquirer reached out to Mariah's label, Epic Records, for more information about the cancellation and is awaiting a response. —Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2024

Maxwell noted that a letter had been sent alongside the challenges, including a registration cancellation form, which led some 2,300 voters to remove themselves from Pennsylvania's registration lists. —Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024

Norwalk’s ban has already led to the cancellation of a hotel leasing effort that county officials believed would have sheltered 80 people. —Liam Dillon, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 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)