cancellations
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/ˌkæn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/
(cancellation)
making something void by striking out or revoking
Etymology
'cancellation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'cancellatio', where the root 'cancellus' meant 'lattice' or 'cross-bar'.
'cancellation' changed from Latin 'cancellatio' into Old French 'cancellacion' and Middle English 'cancellacioun', eventually becoming the modern English 'cancellation'.
Initially it referred to a 'crossing out' or the act of putting cross-bars (to mark something out); over time it evolved into the current meaning of 'the act of making something void or revoking it'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the act of canceling something; the process of making an event, arrangement, or agreement no longer valid.
The cancellations of several meetings freed up time for the committee members.
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Noun 2
instances or items that have been canceled (e.g., flights, performances, appointments).
Airline cancellations during the storm left many passengers stranded.
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Noun 3
a mark or stamp that shows an item (such as a postage stamp or a cheque) has been used or voided.
The post office applied cancellations to the stamps to prevent reuse.
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Last updated: 2025/09/23 15:38