cancellation

Definitions

The action of deciding that a planned event or arrangement will not take place.

The process of deleting or invalidating something, such as a ticket, order, or debt.

A mathematical operation in which common factors are removed from the numerator and denominator of a fraction.

Examples

The sudden cancellation of the flight left many passengers stranded at the airport.

Please notify the hotel at least twenty-four hours in advance to avoid a cancellation fee.

The concert faced a last-minute cancellation due to the lead singer's illness.

Synonyms

annulment revocation repeal rescission abolition abrogation deletion

Antonyms

confirmation ratification approval establishment enactment continuation validation