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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Then again, ticket refunds for cancellations are quick and automatic these days.
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2025
The federal government will also have to file six monthly progress reports to update the court on the status of its application and loan cancellation processing.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
The rapper canceled a few shows in Atlanta and Detroit, and no explanation was given for any of the cancellations.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2025
Following his talk show’s near cancellation last month, Jimmy Kimmel revealed how Jon Stewart nearly landed his hosting gig.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
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Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2025
The federal government will also have to file six monthly progress reports to update the court on the status of its application and loan cancellation processing.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
The rapper canceled a few shows in Atlanta and Detroit, and no explanation was given for any of the cancellations.
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 22 Oct. 2025
Following his talk show’s near cancellation last month, Jimmy Kimmel revealed how Jon Stewart nearly landed his hosting gig.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 Oct. 2025
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“Cancellation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cancellation. Accessed 29 Oct. 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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