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Meaning of cancelled

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

cancelled

verb

Definitions

  1. To cross out something with lines etc.

  2. To invalidate or annul something.

    Example: He cancelled his order on their website.

  3. To mark something (such as a used postage stamp) so that it can't be reused.

    Example: This machine cancels the letters that have a valid zip code.

  4. To offset or equalize something.

    Example: The corrective feedback mechanism cancels out the noise.

adjective

Definitions

  1. No longer planned or scheduled.

    Example: The cancelled show would have drawn 5,000 fans.

  2. (of a mail item) Marked over the stamp, to show that the stamp has been used.