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Canceled: meaning, definitions and examples

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canceled

 

[ ˈkæn.səld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

action taken

Canceled is the past tense of the verb 'cancel', meaning to decide that something will not happen or to stop it from happening. This could refer to events, orders, or agreements that are annulled or rendered void at any point prior to their intended execution. The term is commonly used in various aspects of life, including entertainment, travel, and services where an arrangement is either no longer needed or feasible. It indicates a definitive action taken to prevent the occurrence of something that was previously planned.

Synonyms

abort, annul, call off, revoke, terminate

Examples of usage

  • The concert was canceled due to rain.
  • She canceled her subscription to the magazine.
  • The meeting was canceled last minute.
  • I had to cancel my flight because of an emergency.

Translations

Translations of the word "canceled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cancelado

🇮🇳 रद्द

🇩🇪 abgesagt

🇮🇩 dibatalkan

🇺🇦 скасовано

🇵🇱 anulowany

🇯🇵 キャンセルされた

🇫🇷 annulé

🇪🇸 cancelado

🇹🇷 iptal edildi

🇰🇷 취소된

🇸🇦 ملغى

🇨🇿 zrušený

🇸🇰 zrušený

🇨🇳 已取消

🇸🇮 preklican

🇮🇸 aflýst

🇰🇿 болдырылған

🇬🇪 გაუქმებული

🇦🇿 ləğv olunmuş

🇲🇽 cancelado

Etymology

The word 'cancel' originates from the Latin word 'cancellare', which means 'to cross out' or 'to make ineffective'. This term was derived from 'cancellus', meaning a crossbar or a lattice, often used in the context of a barrier. The transition of the term into Middle English as 'canclen' showed its evolution into the modern sense of rendering something void. The usage of the term in legal and formal contexts began to rise significantly in the 14th century, reflecting its association with annulments and voiding agreements. As communication expanded, especially in written formats, the concept of cancellation became pivotal in various sectors, including business and service industries, where agreements and commitments are regularly altered or nullified.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,331, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.