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US/ˌkæn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌkæn.səˈleɪ.ʃən/
the act of deciding that something planned will not happen, or of ending an arrangement
In context
The airline announced the cancellation of all flights because of the storm.
You get a full refund if your cancellation reaches us 48 hours in advance.
Heavy rain led to the cancellation of the outdoor concert.
Words that go with cancellation
noun + noun
- cancellation feeThe hotel charges a cancellation fee after noon.
- cancellation policyPlease read the cancellation policy before booking.
adjective + noun
- last-minute cancellationA last-minute cancellation left us without a venue.
- free cancellationThis ticket offers free cancellation until Friday.
verb + noun
- announce a cancellationThe school announced a cancellation of the trip.
noun + preposition
- cancellation of a flightThe cancellation of our flight ruined the plan.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I want to cancellation my booking.Correct: I want to cancel my booking.