cancellation Definition
- 1the act of deciding that an organized event will not happen, or a document, reservation, etc. is no longer valid
- 2the marks or signs that show that something has been cancelled
Using cancellation: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cancellation" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The cancellation of the concert was due to bad weather.
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I need to make a cancellation for my hotel reservation.
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The airline offered a full refund for the cancellation of the flight.
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The cancellation of the contract was a mutual decision.
cancellation Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for cancellation
Antonyms for cancellation
Phrases with cancellation
a fee charged when a reservation or booking is cancelled
Example
The hotel has a cancellation fee of $50 if you cancel less than 24 hours before your stay.
the act of cancelling a scheduled flight
Example
The flight cancellation caused a lot of inconvenience for the passengers.
a mark made on a postage stamp to show that it has been used and cannot be used again
Example
The cancellation mark on the stamp showed that it had already been used.
Summary: cancellation in Brief
Cancellation [kan-suh-ley-shuhn] refers to the act of deciding that an organized event will not happen, or a document, reservation, etc. is no longer valid. It can also refer to the marks or signs that show that something has been cancelled. Examples include 'The cancellation of the concert was due to bad weather,' and 'I need to make a cancellation for my hotel reservation.' Phrases include 'cancellation fee,' 'flight cancellation,' and 'cancellation mark.'
