English · Word Candidate

cancel

/ˈkæn.sl̩/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: cancels · canceling · cancelling · canceled

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To cross out something with lines etc.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Gạch bỏ thứ gì bằng dòng kẻ v.v.

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Verb

Examples

A deed may be avoided by delivering it up to be cancelled; that is, to have lines drawn over it in the form of latticework or cancelli; the phrase is now used figuratively for any manner of obliterating or defacing it.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To invalidate or annul something.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hủy bỏ hoặc vô hiệu hóa thứ gì

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Verb

Examples

He cancelled his order on their website.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A cancellation.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Sự hủy bỏ

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NounRegister: US

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A cancellation. — A control message posted to Usenet that serves to cancel a previously posted message.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Sự hủy bỏ — một tin điều khiển được đăng trên Usenet để hủy bỏ một tin đã đăng trước đó

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NounRegister: US

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “cancel” mean?

To cross out something with lines etc.

Is “cancel” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.