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cancellation

[kan-suh-ley-shuhn]

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 is no longer valid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.

  • 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

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.

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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 is no longer valid.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.'

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