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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The real estate market is blindsided While there was already a bipartisan push to reduce the government’s real estate footprint, the mass cancellations blindsided an industry known for its stability.
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Christopher L. Keller, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
But all three leases remained on DOGE’s list of cancellations as of Thursday.
—Christopher L. Keller, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Other immigration initiatives have already caused concern in South Florida, including the cancellation of a popular humanitarian parole program created by the Biden administration and temporary deportation protections for Venezuelans.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
The rapid pace of cancellations has raised alarms, with some agencies and lawmakers appealing to DOGE to exempt specific buildings.
—Christopher L. Keller, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
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Christopher L. Keller, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
But all three leases remained on DOGE’s list of cancellations as of Thursday.
—Christopher L. Keller, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2025
Other immigration initiatives have already caused concern in South Florida, including the cancellation of a popular humanitarian parole program created by the Biden administration and temporary deportation protections for Venezuelans.
—Nora Gámez Torres, Miami Herald, 14 Mar. 2025
The rapid pace of cancellations has raised alarms, with some agencies and lawmakers appealing to DOGE to exempt specific buildings.
—Christopher L. Keller, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 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 19 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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