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)
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
Experts have previously told the Tribune that the mass student visa cancellations may cause some students with strong training and educational background in STEM fields to take their skills elsewhere.
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Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
This is especially because of the kinds of changes, including major layoffs and project cancellations, that have been implemented at other government organizations by request of the Trump administration.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Booking The Strand on the Leading Hotels of the World platform can get you a flexible cancellation policy and rates that include daily breakfast.
—Elspeth Velten, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2025
The fund was created at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic to provide financial assistance to dancers, production crews, musicians, ballet staff and faculty amidst show cancellations.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2025
This is especially because of the kinds of changes, including major layoffs and project cancellations, that have been implemented at other government organizations by request of the Trump administration.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Booking The Strand on the Leading Hotels of the World platform can get you a flexible cancellation policy and rates that include daily breakfast.
—Elspeth Velten, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2025
The fund was created at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic to provide financial assistance to dancers, production crews, musicians, ballet staff and faculty amidst show cancellations.
—Rachel Flynn, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cancellation
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“Cancellation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cancellation. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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cancellation
noun
can·cel·la·tion
ˌkan(t)-sə-ˈlā-shən
1
: an act of canceling
2
: a mark made to cancel something
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