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.
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Newark Airport’s third runway reopened ahead of schedule Monday, increasing the capacity of the beleaguered transit hub amid staffing and technical concerns that have led to widespread cancellations and delays over the past several weeks.
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Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 2 June 2025
One time Plymouth actually sent its players to a match against Watford by train, but a cancellation meant that the trains were so crowded, the players had to sit on the floor.
—Steve Price, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Trip cancellation and interruption Trip cancellations are covered for 100% of the trip cost and interruptions are covered for 150% of the trip cost.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 1 June 2025
This would result in the cancellation of a number of high-profile missions and campaigns, according to the new documents.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 31 May 2025
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Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 2 June 2025
One time Plymouth actually sent its players to a match against Watford by train, but a cancellation meant that the trains were so crowded, the players had to sit on the floor.
—Steve Price, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Trip cancellation and interruption Trip cancellations are covered for 100% of the trip cost and interruptions are covered for 150% of the trip cost.
—Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 1 June 2025
This would result in the cancellation of a number of high-profile missions and campaigns, according to the new documents.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 31 May 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 6 Jun. 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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