Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cancellation

Noun
/ˌkæn.səlˈeɪ.ʃən/
Definition
The act of officially deciding to stop or call off something that was planned or scheduled.
Examples
  • The cancellation of the concert disappointed many fans.
  • We received a confirmation of the cancellation of our flight.
  • After the cancellation, we had to find alternative plans.
Meaning
Cancellation refers to the process of terminating an agreement, reservation, or event before it takes place.
Synonyms
  • termination
  • revocation
  • annulment
  • abrogation
  • rescission