Canceller: meaning, definitions and examples

This is a repetition; see the first entry for usage.

Used to describe a machine specifically designed to cancel postal stamps or other similar items.

• The canceling machine at the postal sorting facility processes hundreds of letters an hour.
• The museum displayed an antique canceling machine used in the 19th century.

Refers specifically to a device or tool used to cancel postage stamps to prevent reuse.

• The old postage stamp canceller was still in use at the remote post office.
• He showed us how to use the postage stamp canceller on our letters.

Used to refer to the person or entity that cancels something, especially in a formal setting.

• The event was postponed due to unforeseen circumstances, as per the canceller's decision.
• John was known as the canceller of policies that were deemed inefficient.

Used when referring to a television show that has been terminated and will not continue to air, typically after scheduled seasons or episodes.

• Fans were disappointed when the popular series became a cancelled TV show after three seasons.
• The news about the cancelled TV show spread quickly among viewers.

Refers to any organized set of activities or services that have been ceased, not limited to television shows. It can be applied to software, educational courses, etc.

• The after-school tutoring was a discontinued program due to a lack of funding.
• This software is now a discontinued program and will no longer receive updates.

This is a more informal way to say cancel, often used for smaller events or plans such as meetings, gatherings, or outings.

• Let's call off the picnic because the weather is not looking good.
• She called off their dinner plans at the last minute.

Use in more serious or technical situations, often when stopping a process or operation due to errors or dangers. It's also used in medical terminology.

• The mission had to be aborted due to technical failures.
• They decided to abort the procedure to prevent complications.

Typically used in technical or operational contexts, particularly to refer to the abandonment of a project or operation at an advanced stage, often just before execution.

• They decided to scrub the launch due to weather concerns.
• The team scrubbed the test when they noticed inconsistencies in the data.