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)
Synonyms
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
The hotel will waive cancellation fees and refund deposits and prepayments, Hyatt stated on its website.
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George Avalos, The Mercury News, 30 May 2024
Frontier has recently announced several customer enhancements, including eliminating change and cancellation fees for most tickets.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2024
Several cancellations and delays also affected Houston’s two commercial airports: William Hobby and Bush Intercontinental.
—Daniel Hunt, Sacramento Bee, 28 May 2024
For their price, the wireless earbuds offer an impressive set of features, which include good noise cancellation and sound quality along with multipoint connectivity and wireless charging.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 23 May 2024
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George Avalos, The Mercury News, 30 May 2024
Frontier has recently announced several customer enhancements, including eliminating change and cancellation fees for most tickets.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2024
Several cancellations and delays also affected Houston’s two commercial airports: William Hobby and Bush Intercontinental.
—Daniel Hunt, Sacramento Bee, 28 May 2024
For their price, the wireless earbuds offer an impressive set of features, which include good noise cancellation and sound quality along with multipoint connectivity and wireless charging.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 23 May 2024
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. 2024.
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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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