noun
Uncommon
cancellation
kan-suh-LAY-shuhn
Cancellation (noun) means the act of calling something off or making it void. Example: “The cancellation of the flight left passengers stranded overnight.”
noun
1
The act of calling something off or making it void.
"The cancellation of the flight left passengers stranded overnight."
"Cancellation of the concert was announced on the venue's website this afternoon."
"You can get a full refund if you phone before the cancellation deadline."
2
A mark stamped on a postage stamp to show it has already been used.
"The collector prized the envelope for its rare postmark cancellation."
"A wavy line across the corner of the stamp is the cancellation."
"Without a clear cancellation, the old stamp could be used for postage again."
How to use cancellation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe noun form of cancel — the act or result of calling something off.
Common pairings
cancellation policy
cancellation fee
last-minute cancellation
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Word forms
- Plural
- cancellations
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Etymology
From Latin cancellatio, built from cancellare, "to cancel".
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “cancellation” mean?
The word “cancellation” means the act of calling something off or making it void. In plain terms, the noun form of cancel — the act or result of calling something off.
How do you pronounce “cancellation”?
“Cancellation” is pronounced kan-suh-LAY-shuhn (/kænsəˈleɪʃən/ in IPA).
How do you use “cancellation” in a sentence?
Here is “cancellation” used in a sentence: “The cancellation of the flight left passengers stranded overnight.”
What part of speech is “cancellation”?
“Cancellation” is a noun.
Where does the word “cancellation” come from?
The word “cancellation” comes from Latin. From Latin cancellatio, built from cancellare, "to cancel".
Is “cancellation” a common word?
“Cancellation” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “cancellation” have?
“Cancellation” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of calling something off or making it void.
What is the difference between cancellation and postponement?
A cancellation is the act of calling something off or making it void entirely, whereas a postponement delays an event to a later time without voiding it. Once something is cancelled, it is not rescheduled by default.
What does cancellation mean on a postage stamp?
On a postage stamp, a cancellation is a mark stamped on it to show it has already been used. This prevents the stamp from being reused for future postage.
What is a cancellation fee?
A cancellation fee is a charge applied when a booking, service, or order is called off or made void, based on the general sense of cancellation as the act of calling something off. It compensates the provider for the change of plan.
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