noun
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the fact or an instance of cancelling
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something that has been cancelled, such as a theatre ticket, esp when it is available for another person to take
we have a cancellation in the stalls
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the marks or perforation made by cancelling
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Origin of cancellation
First recorded in 1525–35, cancellation is from the Latin word cancellātion- (stem of cancellātiō ). See cancellate, -ion
Vocabulary lists containing cancellation
Example Sentences
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On Wednesday, the BBC announced both the cancellation of the Christmas special and details of Doctor Who's next era.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
No coincidence, it is also equipped with active noise cancellation, to keep the rubbery roar at bay at highway speeds.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
The latest Pride-related dust-up follows the abrupt cancellation of the Long Beach Pride Festival in May.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
The scandal has led to the cancellation of a string of concerts.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
He was furious about the announcement of the cancellation of many of his senior class activities.
From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals
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