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