cancellation

[kan-suh-ley-shuhn]

cancellation Definition

• 1. the act of deciding that an organized event will not happen, or a document, reservation, etc. is no longer valid
• 2. the 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.

• Example

  I need to make a cancellation for my hotel reservation.

• Example

  The airline offered a full refund for the cancellation of the flight.

• Example

  The cancellation of the contract was a mutual decision.

cancellation Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cancellation

• abrogation
• revocation
• nullification
• voiding
• annulment

Antonyms for cancellation

• confirmation
• validation

Phrases with cancellation

• cancellation fee

  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.

• flight cancellation

  the act of cancelling a scheduled flight

  Example

  The flight cancellation caused a lot of inconvenience for the passengers.

• cancellation mark

  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.

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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 is no longer valid.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.'