Definitions

1. noun

The act or process of canceling something, such as a contract, order, or event.

“The company announced a cancellation of the project due to unforeseen circumstances.”

2. noun

A decision or declaration to end or abolish something, especially a plan or arrangement.

“The cancellation of the concert was due to the lead singer’s illness.”

3. noun

An act or instance of removing or omitting something, such as a name or item from a list.

“The cancellation of her name from the voter rolls was a result of her moving to a different state.”

4. noun

A period of time during which something is not working or is inactive, especially due to a fault or a problem.

“The cancellation of the internet service was due to the ongoing maintenance in the area.”

5. verb

To officially end or abolish something, especially a plan or arrangement.

“The manager decided to cancel the meeting and reschedule it for another day.”

6. verb

To remove or omit something, such as a name or item from a list.

“She cancelled her name from the waiting list and joined a different one.”