cancellation
The act of saying that a planned event, booking, or meeting will not happen.
The act of deciding that a planned event, reservation, ticket, or appointment will not take place.
The act of stopping a contract, service, or subscription so it does not continue.
The formal ending of a contract, policy, service, subscription, or membership so that it no longer continues.
In math, the process of removing the same number or factor from both sides of an equation, or from the top and bottom of a fraction.
In mathematics, the process of eliminating equal factors or terms from both sides of an equation, or from the numerator and denominator of a fraction.
The act of making a sound or signal weaker or silent by adding another, opposite signal.
The reduction or elimination of a sound, signal, or wave by combining it with another signal of equal strength and opposite phase.
A printed mark on a stamp that shows it has already been used.
A mark printed or stamped on a postage stamp to show that it has been used and cannot be reused.
- Base: cancellation
- Plural: cancellation, cancellations
cancellation fee
1money you pay for canceling
An extra amount of money you must pay because you canceled a booking, service, or order.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before arrival, the hotel will charge a cancellation fee.
- I decided not to change my flight when I saw the high cancellation fee.
- There is no cancellation fee if you cancel your subscription during the free trial period.
cancellation policy
1rules about canceling bookings
The rules of a company or service that say when you can cancel and if you must pay money.
- Please read our cancellation policy carefully before making a reservation.
- Their cancellation policy allows you to change the date up to seven days in advance.
- The airline updated its cancellation policy after the pandemic.
class cancellation
1a lesson that is canceled
When a school, teacher, or university decides that a planned class will not happen.
- We received a message about class cancellation due to the snowstorm.
- Unexpected class cancellations can affect students' exam preparation.
- The professor apologized for the late class cancellation.
flight cancellation
1a plane trip that is canceled
When an airline decides that a planned flight will not take place.
- Heavy snow caused widespread flight cancellations across the country.
- We slept in the airport after our flight cancellation.
- You can request a refund online in the event of a flight cancellation.
last-minute cancellation
1canceling very shortly before
A cancellation that happens very late, just before the event or booking was supposed to start.
- We had a last-minute cancellation, so there is one seat available on the tour.
- The doctor charges extra for last-minute cancellations.
- Due to a last-minute cancellation, the concert was called off minutes before it began.
noise cancellation
1technology to reduce background noise
Technology that makes loud or unwanted sounds quieter by using opposite sound waves.
- The headphones' noise cancellation is strong enough for long flights.
- She bought a headset with noise cancellation for working in a busy office.
- Modern smartphones often support basic noise cancellation during calls.
order cancellation
1canceling a purchase order
The act of stopping a purchase order so the store does not send the goods or provide the service.
- You will receive an email confirming your order cancellation.
- The website does not allow order cancellation after the item has shipped.
- Due to a system error, there were several unexpected order cancellations.
reservation cancellation
1canceling a booking or reservation
The act of stopping a hotel, restaurant, or other booking so you will not use it.
- Please inform us of any reservation cancellations at least 48 hours in advance.
- We received several reservation cancellations because of the bad weather.
- Reservation cancellation is free if you cancel before Monday.
show cancellation
1ending a program or performance
When a TV show or public performance is stopped or does not happen as planned.
- Fans were upset about the sudden show cancellation after only one season.
- The theater announced the show cancellation on social media.
- Show cancellations are common when ticket sales are low.
train cancellation
1a train service that is canceled
When a train company decides that a planned train will not run.
- Signal problems caused several train cancellations this morning.
- Due to the strike, train cancellations are expected across the network.
- Passengers will be informed of any train cancellation by text message.