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canceller

 

[ ˈkænsələr ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

office equipment

A person or thing that cancels something, especially a machine used for cancelling postage stamps.

Synonyms

canceling machine, postage stamp canceller

Examples of usage

  • The canceller machine automatically marks the postage stamps as used.
  • The canceller is a vital tool in the post office.
Context #2 | Noun

TV industry

A TV show that has been discontinued before its planned end.

Synonyms

cancelled TV show, discontinued program

Examples of usage

  • The network decided to pull the plug on the show, making it a canceller.
  • The canceller disappointed many fans who were looking forward to the next season.
Context #3 | Verb

action

To decide or announce that a planned event will not take place.

Synonyms

abort, call off, scrub

Examples of usage

  • The airline had to canceller the flight due to bad weather conditions.
  • They had to canceller the concert because the lead singer got sick.

Translations

Translations of the word "canceller" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cancelador

🇮🇳 रद्द करने वाला

🇩🇪 Stornierer

🇮🇩 pembatal

🇺🇦 скасувальник

🇵🇱 anulujący

🇯🇵 キャンセルする人

🇫🇷 annulateur

🇪🇸 cancelador

🇹🇷 iptal eden

🇰🇷 취소자

🇸🇦 ملغي

🇨🇿 zrušitel

🇸🇰 zrušiteľ

🇨🇳 取消者

🇸🇮 preklicatelj

🇮🇸 niðurlagningar

🇰🇿 болдырмаушы

🇬🇪 გაუქმებელი

🇦🇿 ləğv edən

🇲🇽 cancelador

Word origin

The word 'canceller' originates from the verb 'cancel', which comes from the Latin word 'cancellare', meaning 'to cross out' or 'make void'. The concept of cancelling something has been around for centuries, with various methods used in different contexts. The term 'canceller' has evolved to encompass a range of meanings, from a machine that marks postage stamps to a TV show that is discontinued. The versatility of the word reflects the diverse ways in which cancellation occurs in modern society.

See also: cancel, cancellation, cancelling.