cancellation

noun

ˌkan(t)-sə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce cancellation (audio)
variants also cancelation
Definition of cancellationnext
1
as in repeal
the act of putting an end to something planned or previously agreed to bad weather forced the cancellation of hundreds of flights

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2
as in abolition
the doing away with something by formal action a blanket cancellation of all military leave for the duration of the crisis

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Recent Examples of cancellation The center said New York City Pride invited them in recognition of the community's response to the cancellation of Arlington Pride. — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 30 June 2026 Designed for travel, work or leisure, the EH13 features intelligent hybrid active noise cancellation for a more focused listening experience. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 According to resident audio expert Tim Gideon, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra stand out for their class-leading active noise cancellation. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026 The details will be included in a final audit from NASA’s OIG that will address the program cancellations’ effects on NASA’s workforce, its contractors and international partners. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cancellation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cancellation
  1. repeal
  2. abolition
  3. abandonment
  4. revocation
  5. rescission
Noun
  • For defenders, a subsidy regime this complex is vulnerable not only to broad repeal, but to administrative friction.
    — Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • This White House championed the repeal, enacted by Republican majorities in Congress, of the Inflation Reduction Act’s tax credits for EVs and continues to treat EVs as a fringe product.
    — Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 26 June 2026
Definition of repeal
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  • Fuller, an early feminist, played a central role in many progressive movements in 19th century America, including abolition and prison reform.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 1 July 2026
  • He was ultimately released after President Prabowo Subianto granted abolition.
    — Chandra Asmara, Fortune, 30 June 2026
Definition of abolition
Noun
  • For fast fashion retailers, the first discount typically lands within four to twelve hours of abandonment.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 3 July 2026
  • In 2017, still a puppy, he was rescued from abandonment and mistreatment by the Asociación Pro Defensa de los Animales, which restored his health and, with it, his chances.
    — Luis E. Romero, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of abandonment
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  • The beach town also set up a one-strike revocation rule for short-term lodging permit holders whose tenants are in violation of public safety laws during the safety enhancement periods.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
  • Resigned-Disciplinary — This is Oregon’s version of disciplinary revocation.
    — David J. Neal July 5, Miami Herald, 5 July 2026
Definition of revocation
Noun
  • In the aftermath of the rescission, NCDOT said the project would be removed from the state’s transportation improvement prioritization list and Charlotte would lose the $700 million state commitment.
    — Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
  • Burgum’s ruling, which is being appealed by American Prairie and several other conservation groups, follows the BLM’s official rescission of the Public Land Rule in May.
    — Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 10 June 2026
Definition of rescission

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