cancellation

Or can·cel·a·tion

[kan-suh-ley-shuhn]

noun

1. an act of canceling.

2. the marks or perforations made in canceling.

3. something canceled, as a reservation for a hotel room, airplane ticket, allowing someone else to obtain the accommodation.

cancellation

/ ˌkænsɪˈleɪʃən /

noun

1. the fact or an instance of cancelling

2. 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

3. the marks or perforation made by cancelling

Other Word Forms

• recancellation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of cancellation¹

First recorded in 1525–35, cancellation is from the Latin word cancellātion- (stem of cancellātiō ). See cancellate, -ion

Example Sentences

It was the latest event hit in a spate of cancellations of cultural events involving Asia's two biggest economies.

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But several leading European airlines said there had been minimal or no cancellations as a result, although there were indications the situation was more problematic in Latin America and Asia.

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“Though we expect some delays as we accomplish these updates, we are intently focused on limiting cancellations — especially with customers returning home from holiday travel,” the carrier said in a statement.

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Mr Keyes believes the FAA and DOT could make more of a difference in reducing passenger stress by pushing airlines to minimise the number of delays and cancellations.

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“Some deals include added extras, reduced fees or more flexible cancellation policies that make the overall experience a better buy,” said Lori McNaught, vice president of revenue management at Olympia Hospitality.

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Related Words

• abandonment 
• abolition 
• annulment 
• dissolution 
• elimination 
• repeal 
• retirement 
• reversal 
• revocation