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cancellation

Pronunciation: [ˌkæn.səˈleɪ.ʃən]

Word

Learn how to use cancellation in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “events”

(noun) when something that was planned is called off or stopped from happening. This could be because of many reasons, like bad weather or personal issues.

Example

The cancellation of the concert was disappointing, but safety comes first.

Example

There was no cancellation; the show went on as planned.

Example

What was the reason for the cancellation of the event?

Context: “services”

(noun) the act of stopping a subscription or service that you no longer want. For example, if you don't want to use a magazine service anymore, you cancel it.

Example

She made a successful cancellation of her monthly magazine subscription.

Example

His attempt at cancellation was denied because he missed the deadline.

Example

How can I complete the cancellation of my gym membership?

Context: “communications”

(noun) a statement that something will not happen or that an agreement is no longer valid. For example, if you have a meeting but it gets canceled, that’s a cancellation.

Example

I received a notification about the cancellation of my appointment.

Example

There was a mistake, so the cancellation was not communicated properly.

Example

When did you get notified about the cancellation?

How to pronounce cancellation

Pronunciation: [ˌkæn.səˈleɪ.ʃən]

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