Cancellation: meaning, definitions and examples
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cancellation
[ ˌkæn.səˈleɪ.ʃən ]
flight
The action of cancelling something that has been arranged or planned.
Synonyms
abandonment, calling off, scrapping.
Examples of usage
- The cancellation of the flight was due to bad weather conditions.
- The cancellation of the event disappointed many attendees.
appointment
The act of calling off an appointment.
Synonyms
annulment, cancelling, revocation.
Examples of usage
- The cancellation of the doctor's appointment was necessary due to an emergency.
- She had to make a cancellation for her hair salon appointment.
policy
The termination of an insurance policy.
Synonyms
ending, revocation, termination.
Examples of usage
- The cancellation of the insurance policy resulted in a refund for the unused portion.
- He requested the cancellation of his car insurance policy due to selling his vehicle.
Translations
Translations of the word "cancellation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cancelamento
🇮🇳 रद्द करना
🇩🇪 Stornierung
🇮🇩 pembatalan
🇺🇦 скасування
🇵🇱 anulowanie
🇯🇵 キャンセル
🇫🇷 annulation
🇪🇸 cancelación
🇹🇷 iptal
🇰🇷 취소
🇸🇦 إلغاء
🇨🇿 zrušení
🇸🇰 zrušenie
🇨🇳 取消
🇸🇮 preklic
🇮🇸 afpöntun
🇰🇿 болдырмау
🇬🇪 გაუქმება
🇦🇿 ləğv
🇲🇽 cancelación
Etymology
The word 'cancellation' originates from the Latin word 'cancellatio', which means 'a making void'. The term has been used in various contexts to refer to the act of calling off or terminating something that was previously arranged or planned. The concept of cancellation has become increasingly prevalent in modern times, especially with the rise of cancellations in events, appointments, and policies due to various reasons such as emergencies, changes in plans, or unforeseen circumstances.
See also: cancel, canceller, cancelling.